Burgess Hill Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burgess Hill's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a marked dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes, a trend that may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Mid Sussex. With a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—20.9% below the UK average—the area continues to demonstrate a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. Property crimes, including shoplifting and criminal damage, accounted for 56.8% of all reported incidents, while violent crimes such as assault and sexual offences made up 26.8% of the total. This imbalance suggests that property-focused crime remains a priority for local authorities, possibly influenced by the presence of retail centres or the seasonal context of February, a winter month with lower outdoor activity. The UK comparison data further highlights that violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill are 40% below the national average, a figure that may be attributed to the area's demographic profile, community initiatives, or the impact of seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 3% above the UK average, indicating a minor divergence from national patterns. This could be linked to local social dynamics, such as the influence of residential density or the presence of community events that may contribute to temporary spikes in such incidents. The overall crime rate, while showing a 7.7% increase from January, remains firmly below the UK average, suggesting that the area's broader socioeconomic and geographic context—whether through effective policing, community engagement, or environmental factors—continues to play a role in maintaining its relatively secure environment.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories. The most striking increase was in 'other crime,' which surged by 500% from one incident in January to six in February, indicating a sudden rise in unclassified or emerging crime types. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply by 155.6%, jumping from nine to 23 incidents, a development that may reflect seasonal factors or specific local events. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 54.5% compared to January, with a drop from 11 to five incidents, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during the winter months. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with property crimes (75) remaining the dominant category, though violent crimes (49) accounted for a substantial 26.8% of total incidents. This contrast suggests a continued focus on property-related offences, which may be influenced by the area's retail presence or the characteristics of its built-up environment. Violence and sexual offences in Burgess Hill were 40% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's relatively lower exposure to this category compared to the national profile.

Burgess Hill's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 7.7% compared to January, moving from 5.0 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 20.9% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. Daily crime statistics show an average of 7 crimes reported each day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, illustrating the relative safety of the area despite the slight upward movement. This monthly exposure rate, when compared to the population of 34,265, suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The increase in overall crime rate may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition from winter to spring, which could see shifts in activity patterns and public behaviour. However, the broader context of sustained low crime levels compared to the UK average indicates that local conditions—whether socioeconomic, geographic, or community-focused—continue to play a role in maintaining a relatively secure environment.