Henfield Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Henfield's crime profile in January 2024 demonstrated a marked divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—59.5% below the national figure. This performance, consistent with the area's historical profile, was shaped by seasonal factors typical of January: a post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (38.9% of total incidents), remained significantly below the UK average (54% lower), suggesting that local initiatives or community dynamics may contribute to this trend. Property crimes, which accounted for 55.6% of all incidents, saw a mix of outcomes: burglary and vehicle crime fell sharply, while other theft rose dramatically. This contrast may reflect the seasonal lull in outdoor activity, which likely reduces opportunities for vehicle-related offences but increases the relative impact of targeted property crimes. The low crime rate, combined with the area's built-up nature within Horsham, hints at a balance between urban infrastructure and community-focused policing strategies. While the absence of major spikes in anti-social behaviour (80% below UK average) reinforces the area's stability, the 300% increase in other theft underscores the need for continued vigilance in specific sectors. These patterns, when viewed through the lens of Henfield's character as a small built-up area, suggest that localized factors such as community engagement and seasonal rhythms play a pivotal role in shaping crime trends.

January 2024 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson falling by 66.7% compared to December, and burglary decreasing by 50%. These declines, coupled with the area's overall rate being 54% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, highlight Henfield's consistent performance in mitigating serious incidents. However, other theft rose sharply by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases), and vehicle crime doubled to 2 incidents. This shift in crime mix suggests a possible reallocation of offender focus toward property-related offences during the post-holiday period. For residents, the 38.9% share of violent crimes—despite being 54% below the UK average—offers a concrete insight into the local risk profile, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most prevalent category. The absence of significant spikes in anti-social behaviour, which was 80% below the UK average, further reinforces the area's stability.

Henfield's January 2024 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 21.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which is 59.5% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a sparse distribution of incidents across the built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,985 residents, this translates to one crime occurring for every 333 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low risk of personal exposure to crime in Henfield. The consistency of this pattern, even during a post-holiday period typically associated with increased retail activity, suggests that local factors such as community policing or seasonal footfall dynamics may play a role in maintaining this low baseline.