Burgess Hill Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burgess Hill’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offences that reflects the area’s character as a built-up district within Mid Sussex. With a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—32.9% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a strong relative safety record, though the distribution of crime types indicates specific challenges. Anti-social behaviour (28.7% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (28.1%) dominate the crime mix, suggesting that public order and interpersonal conflicts are central to local crime patterns. This balance is notable given that violence rates are 46% below the UK average, a contrast that may be influenced by Burgess Hill’s relatively low population density and community-focused policing strategies. The seasonal context of November, marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping, likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and retail-related offences. For instance, the 30.4% drop in shoplifting compared to October could be attributed to increased retail security measures or a shift in consumer behaviour during the post-Black Friday period. However, the sharp increase in robbery (from zero to one case) highlights the unpredictable nature of certain crimes, which may be linked to isolated incidents rather than broader trends. The lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (75% below UK levels) and burglary (33% below) further reinforce the area’s relatively safe environment, though these figures may also reflect the absence of high-risk areas such as commercial parking zones or densely populated housing developments. The overall crime picture illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and targeted policing efforts, all of which shape the balance of offences in Burgess Hill.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents surging by 100% from zero to one reported case, highlighting an isolated but significant increase. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 80% (from 10 to 2), potentially linked to reduced car-related activity during darker evenings. The balance of crime types also reveals a distinct profile: anti-social behaviour (28.7% of total crimes) and violence (28.1%) dominate, though the latter is 46% below the UK average. This contrast underscores Burgess Hill’s unique dynamics, where public order issues and interpersonal conflicts feature prominently despite overall lower crime rates. Shoplifting decreased by 30.4% (from 23 to 16), possibly influenced by Black Friday shopping patterns or local retail security measures. These variations suggest that seasonal and economic factors play a role in shaping crime trends.

Burgess Hill's November 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime statistics. This monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity relative to the population. Daily crime counts show an average of six reported incidents per day in November, a consistent pattern that aligns with the area’s historical crime rhythms. When scaled to the population, the 32.9% gap between Burgess Hill’s rate and the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 underscores the area’s relative safety, though localised variations in crime types suggest ongoing challenges in specific categories. The daily figure, while useful for understanding immediate trends, does not account for seasonal or event-driven fluctuations, which require deeper analysis.