Mid Sussex Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Mid Sussex during October 2025 reveals a distinct profile shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.7% and criminal damage and arson at 9.4%. This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community-level issues, contrasting with areas where property crimes dominate. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places Mid Sussex 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower risk of crime compared to the national picture. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and disturbances, though these remain below UK averages for similar categories. The relatively low prevalence of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) may reflect the area’s mix of rural and suburban environments, where fewer high-traffic zones or densely populated urban areas exist to drive such offences. Violent crime rates in Mid Sussex (1.6 per 1,000) are 40% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that may partly explain the overall lower crime rate. The balance of crime types indicates a community where local tensions and seasonal transitions play a more significant role than economic or property-related factors, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Mid Sussex, with some categories rising sharply while others declined. Possession of weapons increased by 80% compared to the previous month, moving from 5 to 9 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened tensions or targeted enforcement efforts. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), potentially due to seasonal changes or increased security measures in high-risk areas. The balance between violent and property crimes remained skewed, with violent offences accounting for over a third of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 21.7% of crimes, decreased by 18.8% month-on-month, linked to the transition from autumn to winter, though this trend contrasts with the overall rise in weapon-related incidents. Shoplifting also rose sharply, increasing by 55.6% to 56 incidents—a figure 37% below the UK average but still indicating a notable local trend that may be tied to Halloween or increased retail activity. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 24.1%, aligning with the broader pattern of property crimes remaining well below UK levels. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local conditions, seasonal factors, and enforcement priorities that shape the area’s crime profile each month.

Mid Sussex’s crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly from 4.7 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents—a 2.4% increase over the previous month. While this represents a minor upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels 37.7% below the national rate. On a daily basis, approximately 25 crimes were reported in October, equating to roughly one crime for every 209 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime in the area, though it is still substantially lower than the UK average. When compared to the previous month, the 0.1 per 1,000 increase in the possession of weapons category (now 0.1 per 1,000) stands out as a potential red flag, though it remains 43% below the UK average for this offence. The overall population-scaled perspective reveals that Mid Sussex’s residents face a crime risk that is both lower in absolute terms and proportionally distinct from the national context. This contrast may be attributed to the area’s character—likely a mix of rural and suburban settings where community engagement and local policing strategies play a more prominent role in crime prevention. The slight month-on-month rise in crime does not detract from the area’s consistent position as one of the safer regions in the UK, a trend that has likely been reinforced by long-term demographic and geographic factors.