Horden Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Horden in July 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences accounting for 40.8% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average. This pattern contrasts with the national trend, where property crimes typically dominate in built-up areas. The area's violent crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 130% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggests a unique local context that may be influenced by the area's seasonal dynamics. During July, when schools are closed and festivals attract visitors, the combination of increased foot traffic and social gatherings could contribute to higher incidents of violence. The prevalence of anti-social behaviour (20.0% of total crimes) and criminal damage (8.8%) further indicates challenges in managing public spaces and addressing community tensions. Shoplifting (8.0% of crimes) and burglary (3.2%) remained elevated, though at a lower rate than violent crimes. This mix of offences—weighted heavily towards violence—differs from the UK average, where property crimes are more common in similar areas. The seasonal context of July, with its peak tourism and outdoor events, likely amplifies these trends, creating a combination of local demographics and external influences. While direct causation, the timing of the increase in violent crimes aligns with the summer season's typical patterns of social interaction and temporary population influx.

July 2025 saw significant spikes in specific crime categories, with robbery cases increasing by 100% from zero to three incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in burglary and possession of weapons, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months. Violent crimes, which accounted for 40.8% of all reported incidents, were 130% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or unmet policing needs. Conversely, public order offences and drug-related crimes both declined by 40%, potentially indicating the success of recent community initiatives or seasonal changes in behaviour. The area's violent crime rate was 264% above the UK average for robbery, a figure that warrants attention given the direct impact on resident safety. These fluctuations, while not fully explained by the data, may be linked to the peak of the summer season and associated events in Horden.

In July 2025, Horden's crime rate rose 13.6% compared to June, reaching 17.3 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 101.2% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported in July, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a built-up area with limited policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 58 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against Horden's population of 7,243, highlights the scale of monthly exposure. The area's small population size means that individual incidents have a more pronounced impact on community perceptions of safety, even as overall rates remain within the broader regional context. While the UK average provides a useful benchmark, local factors such as Horden's proximity to major transport routes and seasonal events may contribute to its distinct profile.