Mid Sussex Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Sussex’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national figures reflects the area’s unique characteristics, which likely combine low population density with targeted policing efforts in high-risk zones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.8% of all crimes (256 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and criminal damage and arson (9.0%). These patterns align with seasonal factors, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may contribute to increased public order challenges and alcohol-related incidents. Meanwhile, the area’s property crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) remains well below the UK average for similar categories, suggesting effective community engagement strategies in residential areas. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or theft from the person contrasts with typical urban trends, pointing to the area’s rural and suburban composition as a mitigating factor. However, the seasonal context—marked by Black Friday shopping and limited daylight—may have influenced retail-related crimes.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in robbery, which surged by 166.7% (3 to 8 incidents), a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable crime profile. This increase, though still low compared to UK averages (0.1 per 1,000 vs. 0.1 per 1,000 nationally), raises questions about localized triggers such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday sales or heightened alcohol consumption around Bonfire Night. Burglary also rose sharply by 90.9% (22 to 42), potentially linked to colder weather driving more home-based activity or seasonal property maintenance delays. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 50.0% (20 to 10), a decline consistent with reduced social gatherings during darker evenings. Theft from the person dropped by 33.3% (3 to 2), possibly due to fewer outdoor events or heightened public awareness around November’s seasonal activities. Violence and sexual offences remained 38% below the UK average (1.6 vs. 2.6 per 1,000), a trend that may reflect the area’s lower population density and strong community policing initiatives. These figures highlight a combination of seasonal rhythms and local interventions shaping Mid Sussex’s crime profile.

Mid Sussex’s crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 4.8 per 1,000, matching the previous month’s figure and underscoring a consistent trend of performance below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, reflects the challenges of maintaining security in a sparsely populated region with limited policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized areas. This statistic, when contextualized with the local population of 161,755, suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to their counterparts elsewhere in the country. However, the stability in overall rates masks localized volatility, such as the 166.7% surge in robbery, which highlights the need for targeted strategies in high-risk pockets. The area’s crime picture, while generally favorable, demands vigilance during peak seasonal periods when transient populations and environmental factors may temporarily elevate specific crime types.