Henfield Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Henfield's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 34.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the start of summer potentially influencing activity patterns. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (18.8%). While violence and sexual offences remain below the UK average by 20%, the surge in criminal damage and arson—now 64% above the UK average—raises questions about local vulnerabilities. The area's relatively low overall crime rate aligns with its character as a small, largely residential built-up area within Horsham, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower rates of theft and vehicle crime. However, the spike in property-related offences, particularly criminal damage, contrasts with the UK's lower average for this category, suggesting potential gaps in local prevention measures. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the beginning of the summer season, increased foot traffic and longer daylight hours may influence both crime types and reporting rates. The area's position as a commuter hub within Horsham may also contribute to its crime profile, with residents balancing local activity against broader regional patterns.

June 2024 saw a significant surge in criminal damage and arson, which more than doubled from 3 to 6 incidents—a 100% increase. This rise, combined with a 100% jump in burglary cases and a 50% rise in anti-social behaviour, signals a shift in crime dynamics. The area's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) remains 20% below the UK average, but the spike in property-related offences—particularly criminal damage—contrasts sharply with the UK's lower average for this category. The breakdown shows that 40.6% of crimes were violence and sexual offences, the highest proportion of any category, yet this remains below the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it highlights vulnerabilities in local property security. The shift from property to violent crime as the dominant category also suggests a changing landscape, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK's 8.2 per 1,000.

Henfield's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 45.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.7 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This shift highlights a notable upward trend in reported incidents over the past 30 days. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to Henfield's population of 5,985. This figure, though modest, underscores the importance of localised crime patterns and community awareness. The increase in crime rate contrasts with the area's overall position—34.1% below the UK average—suggesting that while Henfield remains a relatively safe place, recent fluctuations warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that crime remains a rare occurrence for most residents, but the month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring of specific incident types.