Henfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Henfield's crime rate for February 2025 remained at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This continued divergence from national trends underscores the area's generally low crime profile, which has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. The most prevalent crime type in the month was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents, though this category remained 57% below the UK average. Other theft followed closely, contributing 21.1% of total crimes, while criminal damage and arson made up 15.8%. These figures align with Henfield's character as a built-up area within Horsham, where retail presence and community-focused policing may contribute to lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. The area's performance against UK averages for specific categories reveals a mixed picture: while violence and sexual offences are significantly lower, possession of weapons is markedly higher, suggesting localised factors that warrant further exploration. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture that is both stable and distinct, with implications for local safety strategies.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 1 to 2. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential vulnerability in retail areas during the winter months. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 50%, suggesting a possible link to seasonal maintenance lapses or increased anti-social behaviour in colder weather. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped sharply by 68.4%, a decline that may reflect reduced outdoor activity during February's shorter daylight hours. Other theft rose by 33.3%, driven by a shift in crime patterns toward property-related offences. The area's overall performance against UK averages also stood out: violence and sexual offences were 57% below the UK average, while possession of weapons was 233% above, indicating a combination of local factors. Residents should remain alert to retail areas, where shoplifting has increased, and consider reporting suspicious activity promptly.

Henfield's crime rate for February 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 36.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in February, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 315 residents, illustrating the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,985, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that is well below the national average, suggesting a strong local policing presence or community resilience. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Henfield's crime profile remains markedly different from broader UK trends, with its low crime rates persisting despite seasonal fluctuations.