Burgess Hill Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burgess Hill's crime rate for April 2023 remained significantly below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend in the built-up area of Mid Sussex. At 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 26.7% lower than the national average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area's character as a largely residential town with a mix of urban and semi-rural features, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained low crime levels. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (32.3%), though this rate is 31% below the UK average, suggesting effective prevention strategies in this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.5% of total crimes, also significantly below the national average. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and milder spring weather—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher reports of public order offences (12.2% of total). However, the area's overall low crime rate indicates successful integration of local policing efforts with broader UK crime reduction initiatives.

April saw notable reductions in vehicle crime, which fell by 44.4% from 9 to 5 incidents. This decline may reflect increased parking enforcement or seasonal changes in vehicle usage during spring. Conversely, bicycle theft rose sharply by 100% to one reported incident, a figure that could be linked to Easter-related movements or increased cycling activity as weather improved. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.3% of all crimes, though this rate is 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed a 15% gap below the national average, suggesting effective community engagement initiatives. The increase in 'other crime' by 50% highlights the need for further investigation into this broad category, which may encompass emerging or underreported issues.

Burgess Hill's crime rate in April 2023 rose 3.4% from 5.3 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to March. This slight increase contrasts with the area's overall trend of remaining well below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day, a figure that helps residents gauge the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. While the rise from March is modest, the overall rate remains 26.7% below the national average, highlighting the area's continued performance relative to broader UK trends. This comparison underscores the importance of maintaining current policing strategies while monitoring emerging patterns in specific crime categories.