Henfield Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Henfield’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 62.2% below the UK average of 7.4. The built-up area within Horsham recorded 17 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 41.2% of total) and shoplifting (6 incidents, 35.3%) as the most prevalent categories. Public order offences (2 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (1 incident) rounded out the breakdown. Seasonal factors in September—back-to-school activity, university freshers’ week, and shorter evenings—likely influence crime patterns, though data does not confirm direct links. The low overall rate suggests Henfield’s crime profile differs from the UK average, with property crimes (7) and violent crimes (7) each accounting for 41.2% of the total. While shoplifting’s rate (1.0 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 64%, violent crime remains 53% below the national figure. The area’s compact, possibly commuter-focused character may contribute to lower overall rates compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and public order offences hints at localized shifts in criminal activity that require further scrutiny.

September 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month swings in Henfield’s crime profile. Shoplifting, previously absent in August, surged to 6 incidents (1.0 per 1,000), a 100% increase, and public order offences doubled from 1 to 2. This contrasts with significant declines elsewhere: anti-social behaviour dropped 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and vehicle crime fell by 50% (from 2 to 1). Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 30%, from 10 to 7, though they remain the most common category. Shoplifting’s rate in Henfield (1.0 per 1,000) is 64% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a stark outlier for a small area. Meanwhile, public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) are 44% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The sharp rise in shoplifting may reflect increased foot traffic linked to back-to-school activity or freshers’ week. Residents may find the doubling of public order offences particularly notable, as it suggests a shift in local policing priorities or social dynamics.

Henfield’s crime rate in September 2025 (2.8 per 1,000) marked a 34.6% decrease from August’s 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day (17 crimes over 30 days), a figure that may feel routine to locals but underscores the low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 352 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. With a population of 5,985, Henfield’s per capita crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, indicating a safer environment for residents. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by transient factors such as temporary events or seasonal fluctuations, but September’s figures suggest a return to stability. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Henfield’s crime profile is markedly different from larger urban areas, where higher population density typically correlates with increased crime rates. This contrast reinforces the area’s unique character as a smaller, commuter-oriented built-up zone within Horsham.