Burgess Hill Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burgess Hill's September 2023 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area's relatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total), followed by shoplifting (24.4%) and public order offences (11.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a month marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic term, which may contribute to increased public order issues and interpersonal conflicts. Violence and sexual offences, while rising by 19.2% compared to August, remain significantly below the UK average for this category, indicating effective local policing or community initiatives. Shoplifting, though down from August, continues to be a major concern, with rates 186% above the UK average—a disparity that may reflect the area's retail density or specific vulnerabilities in high-traffic zones. Public order offences, however, saw a dramatic 108.3% increase, linked to the influx of students and the social dynamics of late summer. These findings suggest that while Burgess Hill maintains a safer-than-average profile overall, targeted efforts may be needed to address the surge in public order issues and the persistent challenge of retail crime. The data also underscores the importance of contextual factors: seasonal transitions, such as the end of summer and the return to structured routines, may influence crime patterns in ways that require nuanced responses from local authorities and communities.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in public order offences, which rose by 108.3% from 12 to 25 incidents. This jump, though not reflected in the overall rate, signals a shift in the crime mix toward more community-focused disruptions. Violence and sexual offences also climbed by 19.2%, reaching 62 cases, a figure that remains 34% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting—a persistent concern—dropped by 26.4% to 53 incidents, though it still sits 186% above the UK average, highlighting a unique challenge in retail crime. The decrease in other theft (21.4%) and robbery (33.3%) offers a counterbalance, suggesting targeted efforts may be influencing certain crime types. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences provides a concrete data point: 25 incidents in September, a 108.3% increase from the prior month, indicates a need for community awareness around local disruptions.

Burgess Hill's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a continuing trend of relative safety compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 158 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in the community, highlighting that while incidents occur, they remain relatively infrequent on a per-resident basis. When viewed through the lens of population, the area's crime statistics underscore a balance between localized concerns and broader national trends. The 21.3% gap below the UK average reinforces Burgess Hill's position as a safer-than-average area, even as specific crime types like public order and violence show notable fluctuations. These figures offer residents a clear context for understanding how their local experience aligns with both regional and national benchmarks.