Mid Sussex Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Sussex recorded a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, placing it 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a mix of factors tied to the district's geography and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 25.5%, with both categories significantly underperforming compared to national averages. The dominance of violent crime over property crime is notable, a pattern consistent with Mid Sussex's character as a largely rural and suburban area with limited high-density urban zones. August, a peak holiday month, saw reduced foot traffic in tourist areas, potentially contributing to the 27.5% decline in violence and sexual offences compared to July. However, this seasonal lull was offset by a sharp 125% rise in robbery cases, suggesting localized spikes in opportunistic crime. The district's lower burglary rates—0.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.3—may reflect the impact of empty homes during the summer. The overall crime profile underscores a combination of transient population movements and the area's stable community structures, which appear to mitigate some forms of crime while creating vulnerabilities in others.

August 2025 saw a 21.0% month-on-month drop in Mid Sussex's overall crime rate, falling from 5.9 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline was most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 27.5% (from 324 to 235 cases)—a shift likely linked to the summer holidays reducing interactions in public spaces. Conversely, robbery incidents surged by 125%, rising from 4 to 9 cases, a stark contrast that may indicate targeted criminal activity in specific locations. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, accounting for 25.5% of all crimes, though it still sat 18% below the UK average. The district's property crime rates were lower than expected, with shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000 (52% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (74% below). These figures suggest that Mid Sussex's rural character and limited retail density may reduce opportunities for certain types of theft. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the 125% increase in robbery, which could signal a need for heightened vigilance in areas with transient populations or during late-night hours.

Mid Sussex's crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 in August 2025 represents a 21.0% decrease from July's 5.9 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant monthly drops in recent data. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 24 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualized within the district's population of 161,755 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 216 residents—a rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population, this translates to a crime environment where most residents experience minimal direct exposure to criminal activity. However, the stark contrast in specific crime types—such as the 74% lower vehicle crime rate and 100% lower bicycle theft rate compared to the UK—suggests that Mid Sussex's rural and suburban layout may naturally limit opportunities for certain crimes. These comparative figures reinforce the district's position as a safer area than the national average, though the recent spike in robbery cases indicates that localized vulnerabilities still exist and warrant attention.