Horsford Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Horsford, a built-up area within Broadland, recorded 11 total crimes—a figure that translates to 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, 73.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This rate, which equates to fewer than 2% of the local population of 5,745 being directly affected by crime, places Horsford in stark contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were Other crime, Public order offences, and Vehicle crime, each accounting for 18.2% of the total. These categories, while relatively common in Horsford, exhibit marked differences compared to UK averages: Other crime is 150% above the national figure, while Public order offences are 11% below. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—may partly explain the distribution of crime types. For instance, the rise in Other crime could reflect unclassified incidents or localised issues that align with holiday-related activity. Conversely, the 80% decrease in Violence and sexual offences from the previous month may be consistent with reduced public presence during the festive period. The low overall crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in property crime or violent crime, suggests a community where crime remains a rare occurrence, even during months with heightened social activity.

December 2024 saw significant shifts in Horsford's crime profile, with three categories experiencing 100% increases: Other crime, Public order offences, and Vehicle crime. These rises contrast with an 80% decrease in Violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 10 to 2 cases—a reduction that aligns with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The category of Other crime, now at 0.4 per 1,000, is 150% above the UK average of 0.2, highlighting a localised anomaly that may reflect unclassified incidents or specific local factors. Meanwhile, Violence and sexual offences remain 84% below the UK average, consistent with Horsford's overall low crime rate. For residents, the 80% decline in violent crime is a notable data point, offering reassurance during the festive season when public spaces are often more frequented. These shifts illustrate how specific crime types can fluctuate seasonally, with December's dark evenings and holiday-related dynamics potentially influencing both increases and decreases in reported incidents.

Horsford's December 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 54.3% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000. This drop positions the area as significantly safer compared to the prior month, with the most notable shift occurring in violent crime, which fell by 80% (from 10 to 2 cases). Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects the area's low overall activity level. Over the course of the month, 11 reported crimes occurred for roughly every 522 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in Horsford. When scaled to the local population of 5,745, this equates to a population-scaled perspective where crime remains exceptionally low, with fewer than 2% of residents encountering any reported crime. The stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 further highlights Horsford's unique position as a built-up area with a crime profile that diverges sharply from national trends, likely influenced by its smaller population and lower population density.