Henfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Henfield's crime mix in August 2025 reveals a unique balance of violent and property offences that contrasts with national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.1%, forming the backbone of the area's crime profile. This pattern is consistent with Henfield's character as a built-up area within Horsham, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to anti-social behaviour, while local tensions or transient populations could explain the proportion of violent crimes. The area's crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 46.9% below the UK average, highlights its relatively low exposure to crime compared to the national context. Property crimes constitute only 26.9% of the total (7 out of 26), a stark contrast to the UK's broader distribution of crime types. This suggests that Henfield's crime profile is less dominated by property-related offences, which may reflect the area's demographic makeup or the effectiveness of local initiatives in deterring such crimes. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—introduces a layer of complexity, as increased tourism and empty homes may temporarily elevate burglary risk, though this was not reflected in the month's data. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or public order offences during this period indicates that Henfield's crime patterns remain stable despite the seasonal fluctuations that typically affect other areas.

August 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from one to three incidents. This surge aligns with August's seasonal context as a peak holiday month, when empty homes may attract opportunistic offenders. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7%, from six to two incidents, possibly reflecting reduced parking activity during school holidays. The category of 'possession of weapons' rose by 100%, a rare but notable increase that may signal localized tensions or enforcement activity. Henfield's violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents is 41% below the UK average for this category, a contrast to its burglary rate, which is 85% above the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern is the tripling of burglary incidents, which suggests heightened vigilance is advisable for those with unoccupied properties during the holiday season.

Henfield's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 38.2% drop from the previous month's 7.0 per 1,000. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, positioning Henfield 46.9% below the national benchmark. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day across 31 days, a pace that aligns with the area's character as a small, stable community. The monthly exposure rate of 1-in-230 residents is lower than the UK average, which would translate to roughly 1-in-125 residents nationally. This suggests that Henfield's residents face a significantly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the average UK citizen, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Henfield's 5,985 residents collectively experienced 26 crimes, equating to a manageable level of risk that does not disrupt the area's social fabric.