Mid Sussex Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw Mid Sussex maintain a crime rate significantly below the UK average, with 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.5. This represents a 46.7% reduction in crime relative to the UK, a consistent trend for the area. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and public order issues (10.2%). These patterns align with the district’s character as a largely rural and suburban area with limited nightlife infrastructure, which likely contributes to lower rates of violent crime compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as the Easter period and spring weather typically increase outdoor activity, which could explain the prominence of public order offences. However, the overall crime rate remained stable, with no significant spikes in property crime or theft from the person. The low levels of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that Mid Sussex’s retail and transport networks are not major targets for opportunistic crime. This data reinforces the area’s status as one of the safer regions in the UK, though residents should remain vigilant given the seasonal fluctuations in public order incidents.

April 2023 witnessed notable increases in specific crime categories, with burglary rising by 63.2% (19 to 31 incidents) and anti-social behaviour surging by 45.8% (72 to 105). These figures may reflect the impact of Easter-related gatherings and increased foot traffic in local communities during the spring season. Robbery also saw a 50% increase, though remaining at a low absolute level (3 incidents). Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both decreased—shoplifting fell by 38.3% (47 to 29) and vehicle crime dropped by 35.5% (31 to 20), potentially due to improved security measures or seasonal changes in retail activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.9% of all crimes, remained 42% below the UK average (2.6 vs 1.5 per 1,000), highlighting the area’s continued safety in this category. Anti-social behaviour, though up month-on-month, was still 41% below the UK average (1.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000). Residents should be particularly aware of the rise in burglary, which may indicate targeted activity in residential areas during the Easter period. Local authorities may need to consider increased patrols or community engagement in areas experiencing spikes in anti-social behaviour.

The crime rate in Mid Sussex for April 2023 (4.0 per 1,000) was 3.9% higher than the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this population. With a total population of 161,755, the absolute number of crimes (647) translates to a manageable scale for local policing and community response. The UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 highlights Mid Sussex’s continued position as a significantly safer area. monthly increase suggests the need for vigilance. This slight rise contrasts with the broader national trend of declining crime rates, potentially due to local factors such as seasonal activity or specific community dynamics. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that categories like violence and sexual offences (1.5 vs 2.6 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.7 vs 1.2 per 1,000) remain well below national levels, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile despite the recent upticks.