Horsford Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a continuation of Horsford's historically low crime rates, with an overall rate of 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents—67.2% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure underscores the area's consistent performance in maintaining public safety relative to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, comprising 50% of all incidents, though this category remains 57% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, likely contributes to this pattern, as reduced public spaces and shorter daylight hours may dampen opportunities for property-related crimes. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests that indoor environments, such as private residences or local community hubs, may be more susceptible to such incidents. Drug-related offences, while relatively rare in Horsford, rose sharply by 100% compared to the previous month, reaching 2 incidents—74% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect localized factors, such as increased social gatherings during the Christmas and New Year period. Meanwhile, public order offences, burglary, and other theft categories all fell below UK averages, with public order incidents at 51% below the national rate of 0.4 per 1,000. The compact nature of Horsford's built-up area within Broadland likely enhances community cohesion and policing efficiency, factors that may help explain its sustained low crime rates despite the surge in violent crime. These patterns illustrate a combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics, with Horsford's crime profile continuing to diverge from national trends in meaningful ways.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in Horsford's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 100% compared to January, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes. This category remains 57% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national trends. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase that places this category 74% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. In contrast, other theft offences fell by two-thirds (66.7%), dropping from 3 to 1 incident. The mix of crime types reveals a shift towards violent incidents, which may reflect seasonal patterns typical of winter months when indoor gatherings increase. Residents might find the 100% rise in drug offences particularly noteworthy, as this category is now significantly above the UK average and could signal emerging local challenges.

Horsford's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's 2.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in winter months, where lower outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of February, 12 crimes were reported across 5,745 residents, translating to roughly one crime for every 479 residents. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 0.43 crimes per day, though this figure is specific to Horsford and not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics. The population context further reinforces that Horsford's crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, with its compact built-up area likely benefiting from close-knit community dynamics and limited spatial dispersion of potential criminal activity.