Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a mixed trend for Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, with the overall crime rate rising by 37.1% compared to the previous month. However, the area’s crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 remains 32.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, highlighting its relatively safe profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (17.6%) and anti-social behaviour (16.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up region within Mid Sussex, where a mix of residential and retail spaces may contribute to the prevalence of certain crime types. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced activity patterns, increasing opportunities for public order offences and anti-social behaviour. Shoplifting rose sharply to 13 incidents—32% above the UK average—suggesting a possible link to increased foot traffic in local retail hubs. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 80%, a stark contrast that may reflect seasonal changes in parking habits or improved security measures. The data also reveals that criminal damage and arson.4 per 1,000, saw a 400% month-on-month increase, underscoring the need for targeted monitoring of this category. These patterns illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in the area, shaped by both local conditions and broader seasonal influences.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 400% surge in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to five. This spike may partly explain the overall 37.1% month-on-month increase in crime, despite an 80% drop in vehicle crime (from five to one). Shoplifting also rose sharply by 116.7%, with incidents jumping from six to 13, a trend that places the area 32% above the UK average for this category. In contrast, anti-social behaviour rose by 71.4%, yet remains 28% below the UK rate. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46% of all crimes, are 12% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors—such as the transition to spring and longer evenings—and localized pressures, like increased retail activity potentially driving shoplifting. Residents may find the 32% UK average gap in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests opportunities for targeted interventions.

The crime rate in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint rose by 37.1% from March 2024’s 3.8 per 1,000 to 5.3 per 1,000 in March 2025. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in March, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This rate is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up region within Mid Sussex, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to sustained safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 74 total crimes reported in March represent a manageable proportion of the 14,095 residents, reinforcing the area’s position as a low-crime environment despite the month-on-month rise.