Horsham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham's June 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a significant improvement, placing the area 35.3% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This represents a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, particularly in property-related offences. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and shoplifting (11.6%). These figures align with Horsham's character as a mixed rural-urban district, where public spaces and community engagement may contribute to lower violent crime rates compared to more densely populated areas. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns, with June marking the beginning of summer tourism. While the overall crime rate remains below the UK average, the mix of violent and property crimes suggests that local dynamics—such as the presence of retail centres and community policing efforts—play a role in shaping outcomes. The relatively low rate of burglary (3.3% of total crimes) and criminal damage (5.6%) further reflects the area's stability, though the rise in shoplifting may indicate challenges in retail security during peak tourist months. This data underscores a broader pattern of controlled crime levels, with targeted efforts likely contributing to the sustained gap between Horsham's rates and the national average.

June 2023 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, including a 62.5% drop in possession of weapons (from 8 to 3 incidents) and a 50.0% reduction in robbery cases (from 4 to 2). These declines may partly explain the overall crime rate remaining 35.3% below the UK average. However, some categories experienced sharp increases: theft from the person rose by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), shoplifting surged by 190.9% (from 33 to 96), and vehicle crime climbed by 102.6% (from 39 to 79). The rise in shoplifting is particularly striking, as it now exceeds the UK average by 11% (0.6 vs 0.5 per 1,000). This may reflect increased foot traffic during the early summer tourist season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained 46% below the UK average (0.8 vs 1.5 per 1,000), suggesting effective community interventions or environmental factors that mitigate such incidents. For residents, the 33.3% increase in the overall crime rate compared to May (from 4.1 to 5.5 per 1,000) indicates a need for continued vigilance, particularly in retail areas where shoplifting has surged.

The crime rate in June 2023 (5.5 per 1,000) represented a 33.3% increase compared to May's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, translating to 28 crimes per day on average. This daily figure provides context for residents, highlighting that while crime is present, it is relatively infrequent in the local population. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Horsham's crime rate is among the lowest in the UK, with categories like violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) both far below their respective UK averages. This suggests that local factors—such as community policing, social cohesion, or urban planning—may be contributing to the sustained gap between Horsham and the national average. However, the month-on-month rise in the overall rate underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly in light of the sharp increases in shoplifting and vehicle crime. These trends may reflect seasonal pressures, such as the start of the summer tourist season, which could temporarily elevate certain types of crime.