Horsham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Horsham, 6.1 crimes were reported in August 2023 — 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1. This translates to a monthly risk of roughly one crime for every 164 residents, a figure that contextualises safety in everyday terms. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and shoplifting (14.1%). While violence rates in Horsham (1.8 per 1,000) were 32% below the UK average, shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000) stood 50% above the national figure, likely reflecting the area's retail presence. August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced patterns — empty homes during school breaks could have increased burglary risks, though burglary rates (0.2 per 1,000) were 41% below the UK average. The lower proportion of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK (0.5 per 1,000) may partly explain the 34.7% drop from July, due to fewer cars on the road during August holidays. These figures illustrate how local demographics and seasonal rhythms shape crime profiles, offering a nuanced view of safety beyond raw numbers.

August 2023 saw a notable 88.9% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 9 to 17 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), may reflect heightened enforcement activity or shifts in local patterns. Anti-social behaviour rose 12.2% compared to July, with 166 incidents reported — a 24% gap below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000). The 7.4% rise in shoplifting (130 cases) aligns with the 50% above UK average rate (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting retail areas remain vulnerable despite overall lower crime levels. Conversely, robbery fell 66.7% from 9 to 3 cases, and vehicle crime dropped 34.7% to 64 incidents, likely due to reduced car traffic during school holidays. Theft from the person also decreased 33.3% (6 to 4 cases), though this remains 100% below the UK average (0.1 per 1,000). These shifts highlight how seasonal factors can influence crime trends — fewer vehicles on the road may explain the drop in vehicle crime, while increased foot traffic during holidays could explain the rise in shoplifting.

August's crime rate (6.1 per 1,000) marked a 2.4% decrease from July's 6.3, indicating a slight downward trend. This equates to an average of 30 crimes per day in Horsham — a local figure that contextualises risk without UK-wide comparison. Over the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, a monthly aggregate that avoids overemphasising daily fluctuations. While this rate remains significantly below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective shows Horsham's safety is consistent with its character as a largely rural district with a mix of urban and suburban areas. The daily crime count (30 per day) is lower than the UK's average of roughly 40 per day. This lower frequency may reflect Horsham's smaller population and lower density compared to major urban centres, where crime rates are typically higher. The 2.4% monthly decline, though modest, suggests stability in a district where crime has long been below national averages, reinforcing the area's reputation as relatively safe.