Horden Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Horden during July 2023 reveals a starkly imbalanced profile, with violent crimes and property-related offences dominating the landscape. At 14.8 per 1,000 residents, Horden’s crime rate is 78.3% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s challenges in maintaining public safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.8% of all reported crimes, a share that is 69% higher than the national average. This emphasis on violent crime may be linked to Horden’s built-up character, where population density and community interactions could amplify tensions during the summer months. Property crimes, particularly criminal damage and arson (12.2% of incidents) and shoplifting (12.2% of incidents), also exceeded UK rates by 181% and 200% respectively. These figures suggest that retail spaces and public areas may be particularly vulnerable to targeted activity, exacerbated by the influx of tourists and the relaxed atmosphere of peak summer. The seasonal context of July — with schools out, festivals, and increased outdoor events — likely contributes to the heightened incidence of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which together make up 18.6% of all crimes. While the overall rate fell slightly from June, the persistent overrepresentation of violent and property crimes relative to the UK average indicates a need for sustained attention to community safety strategies.

July 2023 saw a sharp 133.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from three to seven incidents. This jump aligns with the seasonal context of summer, when more vehicles are parked in public spaces and outdoor events draw additional traffic. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one incident reported for the first time in the month. These increases may partly explain the 12.2% share of shoplifting incidents, which dropped by 45.8% compared to June. Violent crimes remained high, with a rate of 4.7 per 1,000 — 69% above the UK average. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 85.7%, from seven to one, a decline that may reflect changes in local policing focus or shifts in community activity during the summer. Burglary rates also decreased by 47.1%, from 17 to nine, though this category still exceeded the UK average by 264%.

Horden's crime rate in July 2023 fell by 18.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 18.2 to 14.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the area’s elevated crime profile relative to the UK average, which remains 78.3% higher. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported incidents per day in July, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime despite the monthly reduction. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 68 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of approximately 7,243 people. This statistic, while localised, provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. The population context further illustrates that even a modest number of crimes can have a noticeable impact in a relatively small area, particularly when crime rates exceed national averages by such a significant margin.