Mid Sussex Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Mid Sussex, there were 5.3 reported crimes in May 2024—a rate 36.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to a relatively low risk for individuals, with one in every 187 residents encountering a crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and public order offences (10.1%). These figures are consistent with the area’s character as a largely rural and suburban district, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely influenced patterns in public order and anti-social behaviour, which saw sharp rises. However, the rate of violent crime (1.7 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing may play a role. While property crimes (including burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime) accounted for 42.5% of all incidents, they remained significantly below UK averages, with burglary rates at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% lower than the UK). This could reflect the area’s lower population density, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, with residents facing a comparatively low risk of encountering crime on a daily basis.

May 2024 saw a 70.6% increase in public order offences, rising from 51 to 87 incidents. This surge aligns with May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to heightened alcohol-related disputes or public disturbances. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from 60 to 30 cases—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, where Mid Sussex’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 35% lower. This decline could reflect improved home security measures or seasonal changes in criminal opportunity. Other notable shifts include a 60% rise in drug-related crimes, linked to increased socialising during bank holidays, and a 38.5% decrease in bicycle theft, which may indicate seasonal patterns affecting outdoor theft. These fluctuations illustrate how local dynamics—such as weather, events, and community behaviour—interact with crime trends in real time.

Mid Sussex's crime rate remained stable at 5.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, 28 crimes were reported across the district, translating to roughly one crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to population size, this rate underscores that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to the UK average. The area’s population of 161,755 means that, on average, each resident faces a 0.053% chance of being directly involved in a crime, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, local factors—such as community policing efforts or seasonal patterns—can influence these figures without necessarily reflecting broader national trends.