Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint recorded 69 crimes in June 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents — 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Mid Sussex, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, continues to demonstrate significantly lower crime rates than the national average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.9% of all reported incidents (22 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.2%, 16 cases) and shoplifting (10.1%, 7 cases). These figures align with the area's profile as a relatively low-crime, suburban environment where community policing and local engagement initiatives likely contribute to sustained safety. Seasonal factors in June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — may influence crime patterns, with increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas potentially affecting shoplifting rates. However, the area's overall crime profile remains stable, with property crimes (23 cases) and violent crimes (22 cases) showing a near-equal split. Violence and sexual offences in the area are 44% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000 vs 4.3 per 1,000 nationally), a trend consistent with the area's emphasis on community cohesion and local governance. The absence of major industrial or commercial hubs may further explain the lower incidence of vehicle crime and burglary compared to urban counterparts. While the summer months typically see increased outdoor activity, the area's crime rates remain well below national benchmarks, suggesting effective local policing strategies and community engagement are maintaining this trend.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2025 was the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor events or maintenance work during the summer months. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 26.7% (from 30 to 22 cases), a decline that could be attributed to reduced alcohol-fuelled incidents during the early summer period. The category of drugs saw a 75% drop (from 4 to 1 incident), indicating successful local interventions or shifts in drug-related activity patterns. While property crimes (23 cases) and violent crimes (22 cases) remained roughly equal in volume, the proportion of violent crime relative to the UK average was 44% lower (2.9 vs 4.3 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 23% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistent performance in managing public order issues. Shoplifting remained a persistent concern, with 7 cases reported — 21% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, the 150% rise in criminal damage and arson underscores the importance of securing outdoor spaces and reporting suspicious activity promptly, as this category is often linked to vandalism during periods of increased community activity.

June 2025 saw an 11.4% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.5 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area's long-term trend of maintaining crime rates significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that is lower than the average for similar-sized built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is among the lowest in the country for this population size. When scaled to the local context, the 14,095 residents of Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint experienced a crime rate that is 39.5% below the UK average, a disparity that reflects the area's unique characteristics as a suburban, low-density community with limited industrial activity. The previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000 suggests a gradual but consistent improvement in local safety metrics, which may be attributed to targeted policing efforts or community-led initiatives. The comparison to the UK average is particularly striking in categories like vehicle crime (0.2 vs 0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 vs 0.3 per 1,000), where the area's performance is more than 50% better than the national benchmark. These figures indicate that the local environment, with its mix of residential estates and commercial hubs, is effectively managed to prevent property-related crimes, likely through a combination of CCTV coverage, community patrols, and local engagement programmes.