Horden Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Horden's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 13.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 59.8% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This disparity, while significant, is not uniform across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.6% of all reported crimes, a rate 49% higher than the UK average, suggesting localized tensions or environmental factors that may contribute to higher incidents of interpersonal conflict. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime, with a rate 255% above the national average, pointing to potential issues with retail security or the presence of transient populations in high-traffic areas. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 29% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the challenges of managing community spaces during the summer months. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of the tourist season in nearby coastal areas—may have influenced patterns, though Horden itself is not a major tourist destination. This suggests that the area's crime profile may be shaped by factors such as its proximity to larger urban centres or the dynamics of its local economy. The overall rate, while elevated, is tempered by a slight decline from May's 15.9 per 1,000, indicating that some interventions or natural fluctuations may have begun to take effect. However, the persistent gap from the UK average underscores the need for targeted strategies to address specific vulnerabilities, particularly in retail and public spaces. The data also reveals a combination of property crimes and violent offences, with property crimes making up 40.7% of all incidents, compared to 31.6% for violence. This balance may reflect the area's character as a small built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where both personal safety and property security remain pressing concerns. The high rate of shoplifting, in particular, may be linked to the presence of local businesses that lack robust security measures, or to the transient nature of some segments of the population. As June transitions into the summer, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to identify whether the current trajectory represents a temporary shift or a more enduring pattern.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that may align with seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased outdoor activity. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled, moving from zero to one report, a trend that could be tied to summer tourism or changes in public behaviour. These increases contrast with a sharp 80% decline in other theft, reflecting seasonal variations in retail activity or enforcement focus. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 35%, a drop that may be linked to the closure of school terms or increased community engagement during the summer. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark disparities: shoplifting rates in Horden were 255% above the UK average, while vehicle crime was 33% below. This divergence suggests that local factors—such as the presence of retail outlets or specific community dynamics—play a critical role in shaping crime profiles. For residents, the 13.1 per 1,000 rate serves as a stark reminder of the area's elevated risk compared to the national standard, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which were 49% above the UK average.

Horden's crime rate in June 2024 (13.1 per 1,000) reflects a 17.4% decrease from the previous month's 15.9 per 1,000, marking a modest but notable downward trend. This shift contrasts with the area's persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 59.8% higher. On a daily basis, Horden experienced approximately three reported crimes per day in June, a figure that, while locally specific, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a community of 7,243 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents, a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population size. This monthly exposure rate, though not directly comparable to national figures, offers residents a tangible sense of risk. The population context further complicates interpretation: a rate of 13.1 per 1,000 in a small built-up area may reflect concentrated issues in specific locations, such as high-traffic zones or areas with transient populations. While the decline from May is encouraging, the sustained gap from the UK average suggests structural or environmental factors that require continued monitoring.