Horsford Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 5,745, the 21 crimes recorded in December 2023 translate to a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents — a figure that is 48.6% below the UK average of 7.2. This relatively low rate reflects a built-up area within Broadland that experiences significantly fewer incidents than the national average. The breakdown of crimes shows that violent and sexual offences accounted for 52.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and public order offences (9.5%). This concentration of violent crimes may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and the darker evenings typical of winter. The lower prevalence of property crimes (4 incidents, or 19% of the total) compared to violent crimes contrasts with national trends, where property crimes often dominate. December’s context — a time of heightened social activity, holiday gatherings, and increased retail traffic — likely contributes to the elevated share of violent and public order offences. The area’s character as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community may also play a role in the relatively low crime rate. The data underscores the importance of considering both local and seasonal factors when interpreting crime statistics.

December 2023 marked a 100.0% increase in public order, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage and arson crimes compared to November, with each category doubling in reported incidents. This surge, though limited to these categories, may be linked to seasonal factors such as dark evenings and holiday-related activity. Violent crimes, which accounted for 52.4% of all reported incidents, remained 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent disparity in this category. Anti-social behaviour also fell 25% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s lower-than-average prevalence of such offences. For residents, the daily crime count — roughly one incident per day — offers a tangible reference point for understanding the pace of incidents in Horsford. These figures illustrate how local patterns can diverge from national trends, even amid seasonal fluctuations.

December 2023 saw a 50.0% increase in Horsford’s crime rate compared to November, rising from 2.4 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime context reveals 21 total crimes spread over 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day — a figure that may help residents contextualise the pace of incidents. On a monthly basis, the rate equates to one reported crime for every 274 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. While the increase from the previous month is clear, the overall rate still reflects a community that experiences significantly fewer crimes than the national average. This contrast suggests that local factors — such as the area’s character as a smaller, possibly more cohesive built-up area — may contribute to the lower baseline. The absence of a UK-wide daily comparison ensures the focus remains on Horsford’s own patterns, avoiding assumptions about national trends.