Burgess Hill Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Burgess Hill during January 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes assaults, sexual harassment, and other forms of interpersonal violence, remained 20% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, despite a 36.7% month-on-month increase. The area's overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—29.6% below the UK average—reflects a combination of effective policing and the area's character as a relatively stable built-up zone within Mid Sussex. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, saw a 29% deficit compared to the UK average, with 23 incidents reported. Shoplifting, at 17 cases, was 19% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall during January. Seasonal factors, including shorter days and fewer outdoor activities, likely contributed to lower rates of public order and vehicle crime, which were both 27-35% below national averages. However, burglary stood out as an exception, with a 33% higher rate than the UK average. This divergence may be attributed to the area's suburban layout, which could present more opportunities for targeted burglaries compared to denser urban environments. The data suggests that while Burgess Hill remains generally safer than the UK average, specific vulnerabilities—particularly in property crime—require continued attention.

January 2025 saw a 36.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 49 to 67 incidents. This surge, though still 20% below the UK average, highlights a concerning trend in violent crime. Possession of weapons also spiked by 150%, jumping from two to five cases, a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, theft from the person, bicycle theft, drugs, and other low-level crimes all fell by 50%, reflecting potential seasonal impacts. The breakdown shows a notable shift in crime mix, with violent crimes now comprising 39.4% of all incidents—significantly higher than the 2.5 per 1,000 UK average for this category. This increase in violence and sexual offences may be linked to the post-holiday period. Residents might find the 50% reduction in bicycle theft particularly reassuring, as it suggests effective local measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the shorter days of January.

Burgess Hill's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends during the period. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of five reported incidents per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the ongoing presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's broader safety profile. With a population of 34,265, the local context means that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime personally, though the 33% higher burglary rate compared to the UK average indicates a specific vulnerability in property crime. The stable rate, combined with the UK-wide context, suggests that Burgess Hill's policing strategies and community measures have maintained their effectiveness, even as local crime patterns diverge from national trends in specific categories.