Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, a built-up area within Mid Sussex, recorded a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, a figure 45.9% below the UK average of 8.5. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. Violent crimes, which accounted for 49.2% of all incidents, remained the most common category, with 32 recorded cases. This includes 32 incidents of violence and sexual offences, which are 21% below the UK average. Public order offences followed, making up 10.8% of all crimes, while criminal damage and arson accounted for 9.2%. The seasonal context of June—a time when longer days and the onset of summer tourism may influence local dynamics—does not appear to have driven a surge in property-related crimes, which were lower than the UK average for categories such as shoplifting (81% below) and vehicle crime (79% below). However, the area’s low population density and possibly strong community cohesion may contribute to its overall safety record. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 1.5, further suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effective in curbing such incidents. These patterns reflect a unique crime profile that, while not immune to fluctuations, remains significantly below national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft and robbery both increasing by 100% from zero to one and two incidents, respectively. This spike in vehicle-related crimes contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from two to one. Drug-related incidents also rose significantly, climbing 66.7% to five cases, a figure 90% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 64.3%, a decline from 14 to five incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in community tensions or increased reporting. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for nearly half of all incidents—remains a key concern.3 per 1,000 is still 21% below the UK average. These swings highlight the combination of local factors, with drug-related crimes emerging as a particular outlier in the area’s crime profile.

In June 2023, the crime rate in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint dropped by 7.2% compared to the previous month, falling from 5.0 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour, which fell by 64.3% as reported incidents dropped from 14 to 5. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the low overall rate despite the small population of 14,095. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 217 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This context suggests that the area’s crime profile remains significantly below national levels, even as specific categories like drug-related incidents show marked increases. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a much lower risk of victimisation compared to the UK average, though localised spikes in certain crime types highlight the need for targeted awareness.