Henfield Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,985 residents, Henfield recorded 20 crimes in April 2024, equating to 3.3 crimes per 1,000 people. This figure is 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 40% of all incidents (8 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and public order issues (10%). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and springtime outdoor activity—may influence patterns, with public order crimes rising sharply. While the overall rate remains stable, the breakdown reveals a balance between violent and property crimes, with the latter comprising 45% of total incidents. The area's built-up nature within Horsham, likely characterised by mixed residential and commercial zones, may contribute to this profile, where community policing and lower population density combine to limit opportunities for more serious crimes. Henfield's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 49% below the UK average, a trend consistent with its historical position as a safer-than-average area. However, the 186% spike in possession of weapons above the UK average—a figure of 0.2 per 1,000—requires careful monitoring, as it contrasts with the otherwise benign crime picture.

April 2024 saw a 100% increase in public order crimes, rising from one to two incidents, and a similar surge in criminal damage and arson, as well as other theft. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences, which now constitute 45% of reported incidents (compared to 40% in the previous month). Violent crimes remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 (49% below the national figure). Conversely, possession of weapons was 186% above the UK average, a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime environment. The 66.7% drop in burglary from March to April—falling from three to one incident—could reflect seasonal factors, with warmer weather reducing opportunities for forced entry crimes.

Henfield's crime rate in April 2024 remained stable at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in March. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to an average of 0.03 crimes per resident per day. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 299 residents, a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which, if extrapolated, would equate to roughly two crimes per 299 residents. The stability in crime rate, combined with the low daily frequency, reinforces Henfield's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Horsham, where crime remains well below national benchmarks.