Horsford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsford's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents — a figure 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked improvement, particularly in violent crime categories, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and sustained local initiatives. The built-up area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (47.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.3%) and burglary (10.5%). While the overall rate remains low, the seasonal context of September — a time of back-to-school activity and university freshers' week — may have influenced patterns. The drop in violent crime, despite the influx of students, is consistent with Horsford's established safety record, likely bolstered by community policing and limited nightlife activity. Conversely, the small but notable rise in burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage may be linked to the quieter, more isolated nature of Horsford's built-up area, where property crimes can go unnoticed. The area's low crime rate, coupled with its proximity to Broadland's rural expanses, suggests that geographic factors — such as the absence of major retail hubs or transport networks — contribute to its distinct crime profile. These trends highlight the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local characteristics, ensuring that even minor fluctuations are addressed through targeted measures.

September 2025 saw a notable 30.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, with incidents falling from 13 to 9. This reduction, occurring amid the transition from summer to autumn, may be partially explained by the start of the academic year, which could have increased community engagement and reduced opportunities for crime. Conversely, burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage and arson each rose by 100% compared to August, though these categories remain well below the UK average for their respective types. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, were 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 — a disparity that suggests Horsford's lower population density and strong local policing efforts may play a role. Anti-social behaviour also remained significantly below the UK average, with a 23% gap despite its status as the second most common crime type locally. These contrasting trends highlight the combination of seasonal factors and targeted crime prevention measures in the area.

Horsford's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 4.9% decrease from 3.5 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a consistent trend of low crime levels, though the small absolute change reflects the area's already low baseline. On a daily basis, the 19 reported crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while technically precise, underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure metric reveals that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 302 residents. This statistic, when contextualised against Horsford's population of 5,745, illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the national average. The low daily and monthly figures, combined with the area's small size, likely contribute to a perception of safety among residents, even as seasonal factors like the start of the academic year introduce minor fluctuations in crime patterns.