Mid Sussex Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Mid Sussex's crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents. With an overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 35.7% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This discrepancy, while consistent with Mid Sussex's historical performance, raises questions about the interplay between local characteristics and national trends. The dominance of violent crime—specifically violence and sexual offences—suggests a unique dynamic compared to other regions, where property crimes often lead. Seasonal factors in December, including Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the movement of residents during the holiday season, may amplify opportunities for certain types of crime while constraining others. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (14% below UK) and shoplifting (30% below) indicate that Mid Sussex's community and environmental factors may be mitigating risks in these areas. However, the prominence of violence underscores the need for targeted approaches to address this category, which remains significantly higher than the UK average for specific subcategories. The absence of major spikes in property crime, despite the festive season's usual retail activity, could be attributed to local policing efforts or the area's character as a relatively low-density region with fewer high-traffic commercial zones.

December 2025 saw a 130% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 10 to 23 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings. Bicycle theft also rose by 100%, with three reported incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month's zero. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, dropping from two to one case, possibly due to heightened awareness during the festive season. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Mid Sussex were 42% lower than the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This gap, consistent with the area's lower overall crime rate, suggests that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may be playing a role. For residents, the 34.4% share of violent crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated.

Mid Sussex's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typically seen in December, when holidays and reduced public activity may lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported over the 31 days, translating to roughly one incident for every 223 residents during the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that while crime remains a concern, the rate is significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Mid Sussex's crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, remains comparatively stable. The drop from November suggests a possible seasonal dampening effect, though local factors such as community initiatives or policing strategies may also contribute. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK average, highlight Mid Sussex's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels relative to national trends.