Crime in Midhurst: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Midhurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Midhurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Midhurst
- Types of crime in Midhurst
- Midhurst compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Midhurst
- Streets with the most crime in Midhurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Midhurst
- Demographics of Midhurst
- Questions about crime in Midhurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), anti-social behaviour (52) and shoplifting (22) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,241st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Midhurst | Chichester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 10,452 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.7 | 81.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,495 | 128,934 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Midhurst peaked in the year to August 2021 (445 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (225). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 43.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 225 | 40.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 270 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 292 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 290 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 81.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 397 | 72.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 328 | 59.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 51.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (53% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 52, while criminal damage and arson fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 16.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Midhurst; the highest is Chichester (158.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Liss (36.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Midhurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liphook | 401 | 48.4 | +11% |
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | +20% |
| Liss | 235 | 36.1 | -17% |
| Petersfield | 1,010 | 63.2 | +45% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | +4% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | -10% |
| Chichester | 5,505 | 158.6 | +263% |
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +54% |
Midhurst is the one area listed within Midhurst, with 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst | Neighbourhood | 6,723 | 289 | 43.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Midhurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “North Street” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near North Street | 29 |
| On or near Knockhundred Row | 23 |
| On or near Gilbert Hannam Close | 13 |
| On or near Ashfield Road | 10 |
| On or near Bridgefield Close | 10 |
| On or near Mead Way | 9 |
| On or near Lannings Way | 8 |
| On or near Southdown Close | 8 |
| On or near New Road | 7 |
| On or near Wool Lane | 7 |
Of the 188 crimes in Midhurst with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
Midhurst has an estimated population of 5,495 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Midhurst average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Midhurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Midhurst a safe place to live?
Midhurst recorded 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,241st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Midhurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Midhurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Midhurst was up 7% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Midhurst?
About 5,495 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Midhurst?
Midhurst is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.