Henfield Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Henfield’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 40% of total reported crimes. This category, though sharply up from previous months, remains 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000—48.1% below the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000—suggests Henfield is significantly safer than the national average. Anti-social behaviour follows at 20% of total crimes, also 38% below the UK rate, while other theft contributes 12%. October’s seasonal context—shorter days, Halloween, and the clocks going back—likely amplifies risks in public spaces, though local factors such as Henfield’s built-up character within Horsham may moderate these effects. The low rate of property crimes (6 incidents) compared to violent crimes (10) contrasts with typical urban trends, hinting at a unique balance influenced by the area’s demographics and infrastructure. This data underscores a community where violent incidents, though rising, remain relatively rare compared to broader UK patterns, but require targeted attention given their disproportionate impact on residents.

Violence and sexual offences saw a staggering 233.3% increase in October, jumping from 3 to 10 incidents—a sharp rise that now constitutes 40% of total crimes. This category is also 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting localised factors may be mitigating broader national trends. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during October’s shorter evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4%, from 7 to 2 incidents, linked to seasonal transitions or increased community vigilance. Drug-related crimes doubled from 0 to 2, a troubling increase that is 15% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These fluctuations illustrate a crime picture shaped by both local dynamics and broader seasonal patterns.

Henfield's crime rate in October 2024 rose 25.1% from the previous month's 3.3 per 1,000 to 4.2 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences surging to 40% of total crimes. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more frequent in densely populated areas like the town centre. When scaled to the local population of 5,985 residents, this translates to one crime occurring for every 239 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while low, underscores the impact of concentrated incidents. The town’s built-up nature within Horsham likely amplifies the visibility of these crimes, even as overall rates remain far below the UK average. This monthly exposure highlights the need for situational awareness, particularly during October’s darker evenings and seasonal events like Halloween, which may contribute to increased incidents of anti-social behaviour and violence.