Horsford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Horsford's crime profile in June 2024, comprising 36.4% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, Horsford remains 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime environment compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals a striking imbalance in crime types, with 8 incidents of violence and sexual offences reported, significantly outpacing the 4 each of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This pattern aligns with Horsford's character as a built-up area within Broadland, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. Seasonal factors also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased foot traffic in local amenities and extended daylight hours could influence crime patterns, though the data shows no direct correlation with violent crime spikes. The absence of major property crimes—only 6 total—further underscores the area's safety profile, with burglary rates at 0.2 per 1,000, 33% below the UK average. This suggests effective community policing and environmental design in Horsford's public spaces, which likely mitigate opportunities for theft and burglary. While the crime rate remains stable compared to previous months, the seasonal context of June—coinciding with the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal areas—may indirectly influence local crime dynamics, though no significant spikes in theft or anti-social behaviour are evident.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This sharp rise, while modest in absolute terms, warrants attention given the category's 14% deficit compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50% from 2 to 1 incident, maintaining Horsford's 33% below the UK average for this category. The crime mix reveals a notable shift: violent crimes (36.4% of total) outpaced property crimes (27.3%), a reversal of the usual balance in many UK areas. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower in absolute numbers, remain significant at 18.2% each, with public order offences slightly exceeding the UK average by 15%. This suggests local challenges in managing public spaces, potentially linked to Horsford's built-up character and summer-related activity patterns. For residents, the 200% jump in 'other theft'—which includes incidents like vehicle theft and theft from the person—may signal a need for heightened vigilance in public areas, despite the overall low crime rate.

June 2024's crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 marks an 8.4% decline from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This monthly aggregate translates to roughly one reported crime per day in Horsford, a figure that contextualises the area's safety in practical terms. Over the course of June, 1 crime occurred for every 261 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Horsford's 3.8 per 1,000 rate is not just statistically significant but starkly different, with the area's violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) 49% below the national average for this category. This contrast is amplified by the fact that Horsford's population of 5,745 is small enough that even minor shifts in crime types—such as the 200% increase in 'other theft'—are more immediately noticeable to residents. The area's demographic profile, likely characterised by stable communities and limited transient populations, may contribute to this consistent underperformance relative to UK averages. While daily crime counts and monthly exposure rates provide a snapshot of local conditions, they also highlight the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining low crime levels despite the seasonal influx of visitors to nearby coastal areas.