Henfield Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Henfield’s crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 60% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap of 45.5%. This stark contrast to national trends underscores Henfield’s unique character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Horsham. The dominance of violent crime—15 incidents in total—suggests patterns linked to local demographics or seasonal factors. October’s shorter days and Halloween-related activities may contribute to increased confrontations. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences follow, making up 36% of the total. Public order crimes in Henfield exceed the UK average by 32%, a discrepancy that may reflect local enforcement priorities or community dynamics. The low incidence of property crime—just one reported incident—contrasts sharply with the national average, highlighting Henfield’s distinct crime profile. This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a smaller, more cohesive community where social cohesion may mitigate property crime. Seasonal context, such as darker evenings and Halloween, could amplify interpersonal tensions, though this remains speculative without further data. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a 47.2% increase from September 2025, a shift that warrants scrutiny in light of the month’s specific events.

October 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in several crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 400%, rising from one incident to five, while violence and sexual offences jumped by 114.3%, growing from seven to 15. Other theft also doubled, moving from zero to one reported case. These spikes suggest a sudden shift in local dynamics. The rise in violent crime—now 2.5 per 1,000 residents—places Henfield 6% below the UK average for this category, indicating a resilient local environment despite the increase. Conversely, public order offences in Henfield (0.7 per 1,000) exceed the UK average by 32%, a divergence that may reflect local policing strategies or community-specific challenges. The absence of property crime, with only one incident reported, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 for other theft, suggesting Henfield’s built-up area may have effective crime prevention measures. Residents might find the 400% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it could signal underlying social tensions exacerbated by seasonal factors such as Halloween or changes in community activity.

Henfield’s crime rate in October 2025 rose 47.2% compared to September 2025, increasing from 2.8 per 1,000 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, while still far below the UK average, raises questions about what might have shifted over the month. On a daily basis, Henfield recorded roughly one crime per day in October—a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 5,985 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 239 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic highlights Henfield’s relative safety, even as the overall rate increased. The population-scaled perspective is critical: with fewer than 6,000 residents, even a single incident carries more weight than it would in larger areas. The previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000 suggests a possible seasonal influence, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween may have contributed to the 47.2% increase. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident, with crime rates that are significantly lower than the national average. This contrast reinforces Henfield’s identity as a low-crime built-up area, where local factors—whether social cohesion, policing, or geography—continue to shape the crime picture.