Horsham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences drove Horsham's crime profile in March 2024, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 39% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in reducing crime. The seasonal transition to spring, marked by longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, were 44% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) also fell significantly below national rates. This suggests that Horsham's social fabric, perhaps bolstered by community engagement or targeted initiatives, contributes to its lower crime levels. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes—31.6% versus 37%—contrasts with UK-wide trends, where property crimes typically outpace violent ones. This inversion may reflect Horsham's demographic profile, with a mix of residential and commercial areas that could influence the types of crime experienced. The data also reveals a notable absence of certain crimes, such as bicycle theft and possession of weapons, which were 100% below the UK average. This could indicate effective local measures or a lack of specific risk factors in the area. As March progresses into spring, the lengthening evenings may create conditions that could shift crime patterns further, though the current data shows no immediate signs of such a trend.

March 2024 saw a 200% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, and a 100% jump in robbery cases, from 0 to 3. These spikes contrast with an 11.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 251 to 223. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the UK average, at 1.5 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 40% below the UK average, with 0.7 per 1,000 reported. Residents may find the 39% overall reduction from the UK average particularly relevant, as it highlights Horsham's consistently lower crime profile despite the recent upward tick. The shift in crime mix, with property crimes making up 37% of total incidents and violent crimes 31.6%, reflects a balance that diverges from national patterns where property crimes typically dominate.

Horsham's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 2.6% compared to February's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime counts averaged 23 incidents per day, a figure that, while locally specific, offers a tangible sense of the pace at which crimes occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 215 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of crime within the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the 2.6% increase suggests a need to monitor local factors such as seasonal shifts or changes in community activity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, Horsham remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread across all types. This contrast with national trends underscores the importance of localised analysis when assessing public safety.