Horsford Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Horsford's overall crime rate for October 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents — 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a significant divergence from national trends, with the area recording fewer violent crimes, anti-social behaviour incidents, and property crimes than expected for a built-up region. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 55% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25%) and vehicle crime (10%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for the same categories, which are 2.7 per 1,000 (violence), 1.3 per 1,000 (anti-social behaviour), and 0.5 per 1,000 (vehicle crime). The seasonal context of October — shorter days, Halloween festivities, and the clocks going back — may partly explain the persistent focus on violent incidents, though the area's lower population density and community-oriented infrastructure likely contribute to the overall safety profile. Property crimes, which made up only 20% of the total, remained well below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or a lower risk environment for theft. The contrast between Horsford's figures and the UK's national statistics highlights the importance of localized factors in shaping crime patterns, with the area's smaller scale and potentially stronger community networks playing a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

October 2024 saw a 17.6% increase in Horsford's overall crime rate compared to September, rising from 3.0 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This rise was driven by a 100% surge in anti-social behaviour incidents — from zero to five cases — and a doubling of vehicle crime, which moved from zero to two incidents. While violent crime remained the most common category (55% of total crimes), it was still 29% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, though significantly higher than September, remained 30% below the UK average. The data also reveals a stark underrepresentation of theft and criminal damage: other theft cases were 64% below the UK average, and criminal damage and arson were 66% below. Residents should be particularly aware of the doubling in vehicle crime, which could indicate increased vulnerability in car parks or roadside areas during darker evenings. The absence of property crime growth, despite the overall rate increase, suggests that efforts to address theft may be showing early results, though the rise in anti-social behaviour points to potential challenges in managing community tensions during seasonal events like Halloween.

Horsford's crime rate in October 2024 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 17.6% increase from September's rate of 3.0 per 1,000, but remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 287 residents — a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 5,745. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day, consistent with the built-up area's scale and potentially indicating manageable levels of risk. When compared to the UK's broader context, Horsford's crime profile stands out for its exceptionally low rates in several categories. For instance, the 0.4 per 1,000 rate for vehicle crime — despite the 100% monthly increase — is still 15% below the UK average. This suggests that even with the rise in vehicle-related incidents, local factors such as limited commercial activity or effective policing may be keeping this category in check. The 1-in-287 resident monthly exposure figure is particularly notable in a rural or semi-rural setting, where larger populations typically see higher crime rates. However, Horsford's data underscores the importance of context: while the numbers are low, the doubling of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime highlights the need for vigilance during events that draw larger crowds or extend evening activity hours, such as Halloween. These figures, though modest, serve as a reminder that even in areas with historically low crime rates, targeted awareness can help prevent escalations.