Mid Sussex Partnership

We are really pleased to share with you that we had 188 responses in our recent Community Safety consultation. We’d like to thank everyone for taking the time to feedback on how safe they feel in their local community. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and gives us insight into the concerns that matter most to you.

While we understand that these responses may not represent the entire district, they provide us with a helpful snapshot and your input helps guide our efforts to address the issues that concern you.

You've highlighted that Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), including abusive behaviour and littering, is a priority concern and rest assured ASB is also a top priority for us. We have two dedicated officers focused on tackling ASB and Sussex Police regularly hold surgeries in our towns and villages to encourage residents to speak to them about local issues. We also work with Sussex Police to hold joint engagement sessions throughout the year. With regards to littering, we have the authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to anyone caught littering within the district.

Your concerns about anti-social driving, especially speeding, have not gone unnoticed. We've extended our Public Spaces Protection Order to address car cruising in specific areas. The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership and Sussex Police are also actively addressing anti-social driving and speeding, with an upcoming anti-speeding campaign planned to raise awareness.

We've also heard your worries about drugs and drug dealing in our communities. Collaborating closely with Sussex Police, we're working to safeguard the most vulnerable and combat drug-related activity. Our ongoing efforts include addressing County Line drug dealing and reviewing drug demand across the district to better understand and reduce it.

Addressing serious crime, such as robbery or theft, continues to be a priority for us. Our Mid Sussex Neighbourhood Policing Teams are dedicated to supporting victims, and we work closely with the Regional Organised Crime Unit to combat cybercrime. Additionally, the establishment of the Mid Sussex Business Crime Partnership in 2023 demonstrates our commitment to tackling business crime, including prolific shoplifting.

We understand that many of you may be unsure how to engage with the Mid Sussex Partnership (MSP). We want to make it as easy as possible for you to connect with us. You can find more information on our website, and we encourage you to report any crime or disorder you witness or experience through our online platform. You can find out more information at Mid Sussex Partnership - Mid Sussex District Council (opens in new window). You can also report any crime or disorder you may have witnessed or experienced to Sussex Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. ASB can be reported on our website at Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime - Mid Sussex District Council (opens in new window).