Horsford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsford's crime profile in July 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences accounting for 58.1% of the total 31 reported incidents. At 5.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6, a disparity that may be attributed to Horsford's character as a built-up area within Broadland with limited industrial or commercial density. The dominance of violent crimes—particularly violence and sexual offences, which are 2% above the UK average—suggests a seasonal influence tied to the summer peak, when festivals and open-air events likely increase social interactions. This pattern contrasts with the low property crime rate, which remains well below national averages despite the area's built-up nature. The seasonal context of July—schools out, tourism at its peak, and festivals—may explain the surge in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, both of which rose 100% compared to June. While the overall crime rate is low, the concentration of violent incidents raises questions about localised factors, such as the impact of transient populations or the proximity of event venues. The data also shows that categories like anti-social behaviour (68% below UK average) and public order offences (69% below UK average) remain suppressed, due to effective community policing or the area's smaller scale, where informal social controls may play a role. This mix of above-average violent crime and below-average property crime paints a nuanced picture of Horsford's safety profile, one that is shaped by both its geographical context and the rhythms of summer activity.

July saw a dramatic 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and other crime categories, while public order and other theft incidents each fell by 50%. This shift in crime mix underscores a growing dominance of violent and disruptive offences over property crimes, with violent crimes now making up 58.1% of total incidents. Horsford's rate for violence and sexual offences (3.1 per 1,000) is 2% above the UK average, despite the overall crime rate being 37.2% below. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 68% below the UK average, suggesting localised factors may be suppressing certain types of disorder. The 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 15% above the UK average, may reflect increased summer activity in public spaces.

Horsford's crime rate in July 2025 rose 72.5% compared to June, reflecting a shift in local patterns. The daily crime count averaged one incident per day, a figure that may seem low but aligns with the area's generally low overall crime rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, highlights the need for continued vigilance. The population context reveals that Horsford's 5,745 residents experience crime at a pace significantly slower than the UK average, with violent crime rates 2% above national norms but property crime rates remaining lower. The shift in crime mix—violent crimes now comprising 58.1% of total incidents—contrasts with the previous month's profile, suggesting seasonal or event-driven influences.