Horsford Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsford's crime rate for March 2025 stands at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 30.8% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This built-up area within Broadland exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by its character as a largely rural community with pockets of higher-density housing and local amenities. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 48.4% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (19.4%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which Horsford is 5% below at 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and longer evenings, may partly explain the elevated share of violent crimes compared to other months. The relatively low property crime rate—only 29% of total crimes—suggests a community where residential areas are less frequently targeted than in more densely populated urban centres. This pattern aligns with Horsford's rural character, where property crime is often concentrated in specific zones such as local shops or transport hubs. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or vehicle-related offences further reinforces the idea that crime in Horsford remains focused on interpersonal incidents rather than opportunistic theft. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the balance between violent and property crimes reflects a unique local dynamic influenced by the area's geography and social fabric.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to February: theft from the person (from 0 to 1), other theft (from 3 to 6), and criminal damage and arson (from 0 to 2). These jumps, though starting from low base numbers, suggest emerging trends that warrant attention. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, fell by 20% (from 5 to 4), potentially reflecting seasonal factors or localized efforts to address public order issues. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast with the UK average: other theft in Horsford is 100% above the national rate (0.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 44% below (1.2 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the area's unique profile, where theft-related incidents—particularly in non-residential contexts—outpace the national average despite overall lower crime rates. Violence and sexual offences, though still the largest category, are 5% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), which may indicate a combination of local policing strategies and demographic factors. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person—a category typically linked to high-footfall areas—offers a concrete insight: increased vigilance in public spaces such as the town centre or local transport nodes may be prudent during this time of year.

Horsford's crime rate in March 2025 rose by 63.1% compared to February's 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a marked increase in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 1 crime per day in March, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 185 residents. This ratio, while low, underscores the importance of contextualizing crime statistics within the local population size of 5,745. The previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000—well below March's 5.4—suggests a seasonal fluctuation that may be tied to the lengthening evenings and the transition to spring. When compared to the UK average, Horsford's position as a safer area is reinforced by its significantly lower crime rate, yet the month-on-month rise indicates that local factors are influencing crime trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes remains modest, the rate has increased sharply relative to the previous month. This contrast between Horsford's overall safety and its recent upward trend invites consideration of local events or environmental changes, such as shifts in community activity or temporary disruptions in local services. The comparison with the UK average also highlights the resilience of Horsford's crime prevention measures, which have kept the area's rate consistently below national benchmarks despite the recent increase.