Henfield Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 56% of all reported crimes in Henfield during October 2023, making them the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. At 14 incidents, this rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents was 15% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap between Henfield and national trends. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the low levels of property crime, which totalled just five incidents (0.8 per 1,000), significantly below the UK average. The area’s built-up nature within Horsham may contribute to this dynamic, where smaller communities and limited public spaces could amplify interpersonal conflicts while reducing opportunities for property-related crimes. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns: the return of darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween, likely increased the visibility of violent incidents in public areas. Public order offences, while less frequent than violent crimes, saw a dramatic 200% increase, linked to increased social activity around seasonal events. This fluctuation underscores the combination of local demographics and external influences, such as time of year, which can shape crime trends even in areas with generally low rates. Henfield’s position as a smaller, largely residential built-up area within a larger commuter town may further explain its distinct crime profile, where community cohesion and policing efforts appear to mitigate broader national trends.

October saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with public order offences tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity around Halloween events, which often draw larger crowds to the area’s high streets. Concurrently, vehicle crime and drug-related offences each doubled, suggesting potential links to seasonal transitions, such as increased vehicle use for short trips or changes in local drug distribution networks. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 22.2% from 18 to 14 incidents, marking a notable decrease that contrasts with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (15% below Henfield’s rate). This reduction may indicate effective local interventions or temporary factors, such as reduced social gatherings during the month. For residents, the 1-in-239 monthly exposure figure underscores the rarity of crime in Henfield, even as specific categories fluctuate significantly.

Henfield’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 16.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.0. This drop aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during autumn, when reduced foot traffic and darker evenings may contribute to lower crime visibility. On a daily basis, Henfield recorded an average of one crime per day over the month, a figure that reflects the small population and sparse distribution of incidents. Monthly exposure reveals that one crime occurred for every 239 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate relative to the area’s size. Compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, Henfield’s rate remains lower, with the gap widening further in October. This sustained underperformance against national averages suggests structural factors—such as community cohesion or local policing strategies—may be playing a role, though these remain speculative without further data. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Henfield’s crime profile is distinct, with its residents experiencing significantly fewer incidents than the national average.