Burgess Hill Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burgess Hill's crime rate for September 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure marks a continuation of the area's relatively low crime profile, though the month-on-month increase from 5.2 in August suggests some volatility. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31% of all incidents, a rate that remains 27% below the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, which can foster interactions that lead to such offences. Anti-social behaviour (12.9% of total crimes) also featured prominently, though its rate was 32% below the UK average, possibly reflecting effective community policing or the town's social cohesion. Criminal damage and arson, at 13.3% of total crimes, exceeded the UK average by 43%, a discrepancy that could be attributed to the area's infrastructure or seasonal pressures, such as the return of students. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the start of university freshers' week—may have influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic and social gatherings contributing to both anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime, both below UK averages, highlight the area's relatively secure retail and transport environments. These trends, while consistent with broader seasonal rhythms, underscore the need for continued vigilance as the area navigates the transition from summer to autumn.

September 2024 saw a 300% increase in robbery cases, jumping from one to four incidents. This surge, coupled with a 250% rise in weapon possession and a 225% increase in vehicle crime, indicates a sharp shift in criminal activity. These spikes contrast with declines in drug-related crimes (-66.7%) and bicycle theft (-57.1%), suggesting seasonal factors may have influenced local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31% of all crimes, but this rate was 27% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson (13.3% of total crimes) exceeded the UK average by 43%, a discrepancy that may reflect local property characteristics or community tensions. The 18.6% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate, while modest, warrants attention given the concentrated nature of the rises in specific categories.

Burgess Hill's crime rate in September 2024 rose by 18.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.2 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, while still well below the UK average of 7.7, reflects a notable increase in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime statistics show an average of seven crimes per day, a figure that may help residents gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate surroundings. This monthly exposure remains significantly lower than the UK average when considered in absolute terms. increase from August underscores the need for ongoing monitoring. The population context further highlights that Burgess Hill's crime profile, while relatively safe, exhibits variability that aligns with broader seasonal patterns, such as the return of students and the shift towards shorter evenings.