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Burglary Rates in Downland Villages

Mid Sussex, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Downland Villages recorded 43 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 73% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

43

5.85 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

799

108.8 per 1,000 residents

73% above the UK average137% above the South East regional average

How does Downland Villages rank?

Within Mid Sussex

2 of 27 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

90th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
3
1
6
3
2
12
5
1
3
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
269
34%
Other Crime
187
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
133
17%
Shoplifting
107
13%
Burglary
43
5%
Vehicle Crime
32
4%
Drug Offences
22
3%
Robbery
5
1%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in Downland Villages

Source: Census 2021 · 2,758 households

Detached 42%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 12%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Downland Villages is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Downland Villages homeowners

Most homes in Downland Villages are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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