Crime in Midhurst: statistics, rates and trends

234 crimes were recorded in Midhurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 91 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Midhurst has the 1,270th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Midhurst was highest in the year to July 2021 (455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (228). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Midhurst over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and public order (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Midhurst

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Midhurst recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Midhurst

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Midhurst recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Midhurst

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Midhurst recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Midhurst

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Midhurst recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Midhurst

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Midhurst recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Midhurst

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Midhurst recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Midhurst

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Midhurst recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Midhurst

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Midhurst recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Midhurst

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Midhurst recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Midhurst

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Midhurst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Midhurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Midhurst.

1 areas within Midhurst, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Midhurst had the highest rate (41.8 per 1,000) and Midhurst the lowest (41.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Midhurst over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Midhurst over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Midhurst has an estimated population of 5,495. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Midhurst sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Midhurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.