Horden Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Horden’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 12.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 73% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark deviation highlights a localised challenge in crime management, with violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and criminal damage (15 cases) dominating the crime profile. These figures align with the area’s likely role as a mixed-use built-up district, where population density and limited policing resources may contribute to higher rates of violent and property crime. Seasonal factors—such as the post-holiday lull in retail activity and shorter daylight hours—may also influence crime patterns, with reduced outdoor activity shifting criminal focus toward indoor or public spaces. The data shows that Horden’s violent crime rate is 77% above the UK average, while shoplifting and public order offences are 198% and 129% above national benchmarks, respectively. These trends may reflect the area’s retail and community dynamics, where high-street presence and transient populations could drive such incidents. The seasonal context of January, typically marked by reduced foot traffic and colder weather, may also contribute to a shift in crime types, with public order offences and drug-related incidents rising sharply. While the overall rate remained stable compared to December, the concentration of crimes in specific categories signals a need for targeted strategies to address the root causes of these trends.

January 2024 saw a stark rise in public order offences, increasing by 300% from two incidents to eight—a jump that could reflect heightened tensions during colder weather or reduced community cohesion. Shoplifting also rose by 50%, with 12 incidents reported, likely tied to post-holiday retail activity and the area’s retail presence. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 63.6%, from 11 to four, possibly due to increased awareness or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for break-ins. Drug-related crimes doubled, climbing from zero to two, a trend that may signal shifting patterns in local drug use or enforcement. Horden’s violent crime rate (4.6 per 1,000) is 77% above the UK average, underscoring a need for targeted interventions in this category. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where public order and shoplifting incidents are concentrated.

Horden's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable at 12.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, reflecting no significant upward or downward trend in the overall rate. Locally, this translates to approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 78 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the population. When viewed against the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Horden’s rate remains higher, though the month-on-month consistency suggests that systemic factors—rather than temporary spikes—may be at play. This stability contrasts with the sharp increases observed in specific crime categories, which merit closer examination in the highlights section.