Mid Sussex Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Mid Sussex's January 2026 crime profile reveals a starkly low overall rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 100% below the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This unprecedented level of safety is reflected in the crime breakdown, where violent crimes accounted for 50% of all incidents, a share that, while significant in proportion, remains exceptionally rare in absolute terms. The most common category was violence and sexual offences, with three incidents reported, a rate of 0.0 per 1,000 that is 100% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This suggests that while violent crime constitutes a larger share of the total than property crime in this month, its frequency is still markedly lower than the national average. The seasonal context of January—characterised by post-holiday periods, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—may partly explain the low incidence of outdoor crimes typically associated with higher foot traffic. The absence of significant property crime (just two incidents) contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes generally outnumber violent offences. This pattern may be consistent with Mid Sussex's character as a largely rural area with fewer urban centres, where opportunities for property-related crimes are limited. The exceptionally low crime rates observed in January 2026 align with the area's seasonal rhythms, suggesting that environmental factors such as reduced daylight and lower population movement during the post-holiday period contribute to the suppression of criminal activity. These findings highlight a unique interplay between local geography and seasonal dynamics, which likely plays a role in maintaining the area's low crime profile.

The month-on-month reductions in January 2026 were striking, particularly in violent crimes, which dropped by 98.8% from 249 incidents in January 2025 to just three in 2026. This decline was mirrored in criminal damage and arson (down 98.4%) and public order offences (down 97.9%). The balance between property and violent crime in January was unique, with violent crimes accounting for 50% of all incidents, a proportion that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This suggests a shift in the crime profile, where violent incidents, though rare, constituted a larger share of the total than property crimes. All reported crime categories in Mid Sussex were 100% below the UK average, with vehicle crime, criminal damage, and public order offences each registering rates of 0.0 per 1,000 compared to UK averages of 0.4, 0.5, and 0.4 per 1,000 respectively. For residents, this indicates that the area's crime profile is not only exceptionally low but also distinct in its composition compared to the national picture.

Mid Sussex's crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 0.0 per 1,000 residents, a 99.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This represents a stark shift from the 249 violent crimes reported in January 2025 to just three in 2026. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting an exceptionally low level of criminal activity. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 26,959 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in the area. This scale of occurrence is far removed from the typical experience of most UK residents, where the average monthly exposure is significantly higher. The population context further illustrates that even with a relatively large population of 161,755, the area maintains an environment where crime is exceptionally uncommon. Such statistics may partly explain why local residents report a strong sense of safety, despite the absence of any specific initiatives or programmes cited in the data.