Burgess Hill Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burgess Hill's violent crime rate in March 2023 stood at 1.9 per 1,000, 31% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This stark divergence from the national trend highlights a unique pattern in the area's crime profile. The built-up area within Mid Sussex recorded a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000, significantly lower than the UK's 7.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.3%) and criminal damage and arson (12.6%). The seasonal shift to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced the distribution of crimes, though the low rate of violent incidents remains notable. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to local community dynamics and public spaces, contributed to 15.3% of total crimes. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that parking infrastructure and resident awareness may be effective in deterring such offences. However, the 17% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average raises questions about potential local factors, such as property maintenance or seasonal activities. These patterns reflect a broader trend where Burgess Hill's crime profile diverges from the national average, with lower rates of property-related crimes and higher rates of violent offences. The interplay between community initiatives, urban planning, and seasonal changes likely shapes these outcomes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

March 2023 saw a marked divergence in crime categories compared to the UK average, with violent crime rates 31% below the national figure. This contrast is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.1% of all crimes in Burgess Hill, yet remained significantly lower than the UK average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson stood out as an anomaly, with a rate 17% above the UK average. This suggests a localized factor, possibly related to seasonal activities or property maintenance practices. The rate of other theft (0.2 per 1,000) was 66% below the UK average, indicating effective measures in preventing such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (23% below), remained a consistent concern, contributing to 15.3% of all reported incidents. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, which may reflect the area's parking infrastructure or resident vigilance. These shifts in crime mix highlight a complex balance between local efforts to address specific issues and the persistence of broader national trends in other categories. For residents, the data underscores that while violent crime is relatively low, targeted attention to criminal damage and arson may be warranted.

In March 2023, Burgess Hill's daily crime count averaged 6 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total of 183 incidents over 31 days. This rate is consistent with the area's overall crime profile, which is 30.3% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in a safer category compared to the national average. When scaled to the population of 34,265, this means that the risk of experiencing a crime is proportionally lower in Burgess Hill than in the UK as a whole. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and other theft (0.2 per 1,000) suggests that the built-up area's infrastructure and community initiatives may be effective in reducing these specific types of offences. However, the relatively higher rate of criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) indicates a unique challenge. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the density of residential properties or seasonal activities, though further data would be needed to confirm. For residents, the monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk, emphasizing that while crime is present, the overall likelihood of encountering it is comparatively low in this area.