Mid Sussex Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Mid Sussex, 4.5 crimes were reported in May 2023 — a rate 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately 23 crimes across the district, a manageable level that reflects the area's overall safety profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.8%) and public order offences (12.0%). These patterns align with the district's character as a largely rural and suburban area, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to the relatively low crime rate. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely influenced the seasonal context, with increased socialising and outdoor activity driving the higher proportion of violent and anti-social incidents. However, the absence of major spikes in property crimes or theft from the person suggests that the area's infrastructure — including secure housing and limited high-traffic retail zones — may act as a deterrent. The crime profile shows no significant deviation from historical trends, with the exception of the recent month-on-month increases in robbery and theft from the person. These developments, while notable, remain isolated within an otherwise stable crime environment.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in robbery (+100%) and theft from the person (+100%), both rising from three to six incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in criminal focus during the month. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Mid Sussex occur at 1.5 per 1,000, 46% below the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000. Similarly, anti-social behaviour is 47% below the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000. These figures indicate a generally lower incidence of disruptive crime in the district, despite the recent uptick in specific categories. For residents, the most immediately relevant change is the doubling of robbery and theft from the person — a reminder to remain vigilant in public spaces during May's extended evenings.

Mid Sussex's crime rate in May 2023 rose 12.0% from the previous month, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On average, 23 crimes occurred daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 223 residents — a monthly aggregate that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, but the increase from April suggests a need to monitor patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is low, the rise in specific categories like robbery and theft from the person warrants attention. These shifts, though modest, may signal changes in local dynamics or seasonal factors influencing criminal activity.