Mid Sussex Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Mid Sussex, 5.1 crimes were reported in May 2025, placing the area 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to a monthly exposure where one crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents — a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.0%) and criminal damage and arson (7.6%). These patterns align with Mid Sussex’s character as a mixed rural and suburban area, where community spaces and public areas may contribute to the prevalence of certain offences. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may likely influence anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The area’s crime profile also shows consistent underperformance relative to the UK average for several categories, including shoplifting (40% below UK rate) and public order offences (31% below UK rate), suggesting broader systemic differences in policing or community dynamics. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate (1.7 per 1,000) is still 40% below the UK average, indicating a generally lower risk of personal harm compared to other parts of the country. This data illustrates a relatively safe local authority, though targeted efforts may still be needed to address specific crime types like drug-related activity, which saw a 100% increase in May.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, with reported incidents doubling from 13 to 26 compared to the previous month. This sharp rise may partly explain a 28.6% increase in possession of weapons offences, though the latter remains below the UK average. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 63.6%, declining from 11 to 4, a trend that could reflect improved policing or seasonal changes in public activity. Vehicle crime also dropped by 33.3%, linked to reduced outdoor parking during the month. Anti-social behaviour, while still the second-most common crime, remained 15% below the UK average, highlighting Mid Sussex’s consistent performance in this category. Bicycle theft was 100% below the UK average, a statistic that may resonate with local residents concerned about personal property. These shifts in crime mix suggest a dynamic landscape where certain categories are responding to local or seasonal pressures, while others remain resilient. The absence of significant increases in property crime, despite a 29% gap below the UK average for burglary, indicates that Mid Sussex’s security measures or demographic profile may be playing a role in mitigating such incidents.

Mid Sussex’s crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.0. This minimal fluctuation underscores the area’s consistent performance over time, with no major spikes or dips in overall crime. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally low when considering the local population of 161,755. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-195 resident exposure rate illustrates that the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime is relatively low, though this does not eliminate the risk entirely. When compared to the UK average, Mid Sussex’s crime profile continues to show marked differences: for instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences is 40% below the national average, a gap that may reflect the area’s demographics or community-focused policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that categories like shoplifting and public order offences are consistently underrepresented, suggesting that local factors — such as lower foot traffic in retail areas or stronger community engagement — may contribute to these outcomes. These comparisons highlight that while Mid Sussex is not immune to crime, its rates and patterns often diverge from national trends, offering a unique context for residents and policymakers alike.