Mid Sussex Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Mid Sussex during October 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences forming the largest single category at 31.4% of total crimes. This rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 40% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent incidents compared to the national trend. Anti-social behaviour also features prominently, contributing 13.5% of all reported crimes, a figure 46% below the UK average. These patterns may be influenced by the area's characteristics, such as its mix of rural and suburban environments, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson accounted for 10.8% of incidents, slightly above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, reflecting local factors like community events or seasonal activities. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may partly explain fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While the overall crime rate remains 37% below the UK average, the mix of offences highlights the importance of understanding local dynamics, such as the impact of community events and environmental factors, in shaping crime trends. This balance between violent and non-violent crimes, coupled with the area's consistently low rate compared to national benchmarks, underscores Mid Sussex's unique position in the broader UK crime profile.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft increased by 140%, jumping from 5 to 12 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in cycling patterns or increased theft opportunities during darker evenings. Conversely, robbery fell by 87.5%, dropping from 8 to 1 incident, a reduction that could be linked to targeted policing efforts or community awareness campaigns. Other crime also doubled, rising from 16 to 32 cases, a change that warrants closer examination of emerging local issues. The crime mix in Mid Sussex shows a notable emphasis on violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.4% of all incidents—slightly below the UK average of 40%—while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also feature prominently. These patterns may be influenced by the area's seasonal context, such as Halloween-related activities, which could contribute to temporary spikes in public order issues.

Mid Sussex's crime rate in October 2024 rose 4.9% from 4.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, though it remains 37% below the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 27 incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 196 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate reflects the area's consistently low crime profile, which contrasts with the UK's broader trend. The population context further highlights the scale: with 161,755 residents, the 825 reported crimes represent a manageable proportion of the local population. While the rate increased slightly from September, the overall pattern remains stable compared to previous months, suggesting no sharp spikes in criminal activity. The 5.1 rate is lower than the UK average, which may reflect Mid Sussex's geographic and demographic characteristics, such as its mix of rural and suburban landscapes and potentially lower population density.