Horsford Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Horsford during April 2023 reveals a distinct profile shaped by local dynamics. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 55.6% of all reported incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This concentration of violent offences may reflect the area's character as a built-up zone within Broadland, where interactions in public spaces are more frequent. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.8% of total crimes, though this rate was 41% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or social cohesion. Other theft, at 11.1% of total crimes, was also below the national benchmark, indicating a lower incidence of property-related offences than expected for a built-up area. Seasonal factors in April—Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely influenced these patterns, with more people in public spaces potentially contributing to both violent and anti-social incidents. The absence of significant property crime spikes, despite the area's built-up nature, may indicate a combination of effective local security measures and a lower density of high-value targets compared to larger urban centres. This balance of crime types illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prevalent than traditional property crime, a trend consistent with smaller, closely-knit built-up areas.

April 2023 saw significant month-on-month increases in three categories: anti-social behaviour, other crime, and bicycle theft, each rising from zero to their respective totals. This shift highlights a notable change in the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour and other crime contributing 14.8% and 3.7% of total crimes, respectively. The surge in bicycle theft—186% above the UK average—suggests a local factor, possibly linked to increased cycling activity during spring or specific events. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained aligned with the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 41% below the national rate. These contrasting trends illustrate a combination of local dynamics, with some categories showing resilience against broader national patterns. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour underscores a need for community vigilance in public spaces.

Horsford's crime rate in April 2023 rose by 35.1% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.5 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still significantly below the UK average, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during April, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. While the overall rate remains 37.3% below the UK average, the increase from March suggests seasonal or situational factors may be at play. The population context further illustrates that, despite the rise, Horsford's residents face a markedly lower risk of crime than the national average, with local conditions likely contributing to this disparity.