Horsford Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 marked an unexpected surge in other theft, which rose by 200% to become the most common crime type in Horsford, a built-up area within Broadland. This shift contrasts with the 66.7% declines in violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, and anti-social behaviour, which had previously dominated the crime profile. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, 66.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark discrepancy underscores Horsford’s position as one of the safest areas in the UK, with property crimes (8 incidents) far outnumbering violent crimes (3 incidents). The seasonal context of January—post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely contributes to the observed patterns, as outdoor crimes typically decline during this time. However, the sharp increase in other theft, which is 9% above the UK average for this category, suggests an anomaly that may be linked to local factors such as unsecured premises or transient populations. Meanwhile, violent crime remains exceptionally low, with the rate for violence and sexual offences at 0.5 per 1,000, 80% below the UK average. The data also highlights Horsford’s broader trend of low crime, with shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime all below UK averages. These figures illustrate a community where property-related crimes are more prevalent than violent ones, but the overall environment remains significantly safer than the national norm.

The most striking movement in January 2026 was the 200% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 66.7% declines in violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, and anti-social behaviour. The latter categories, which had previously accounted for 69% of reported crimes in December, fell to just 23.1% of the total in January, reflecting a significant shift in crime mix. Other theft now constitutes the most common crime type in Horsford, a position it did not hold in previous months. While this category is 9% above the UK average for other theft (0.5 per 1,000), the overall rate remains 66.2% below the national average. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately 0 incidents per day offers a tangible sense of the area’s low crime environment, even as specific categories experience volatility.

Horsford's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 442 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged approximately 0 incidents per day, a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 5,745, the monthly exposure to crime remains exceptionally low, with residents experiencing far fewer incidents than the UK average. This contrast highlights Horsford’s unique position within the UK’s broader crime profile, where its built-up character and possibly lower population density contribute to a distinct crime profile.