Horsham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 151,521 residents, Horsham recorded 622 crimes in September 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 people. This figure, 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscores the area's relatively low levels of criminal activity. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (13.7%), and shoplifting (12.2%), with all three categories significantly below national averages. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns: as September marks the start of the academic year and the end of summer holidays, increased foot traffic in town centres may have driven shoplifting incidents, while the return of students and staff to educational institutions could have influenced anti-social behaviour rates. Despite these seasonal influences, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or a demographic profile that mitigates certain types of crime. The dominance of violence and sexual offences in the local crime picture, though below the national average, may indicate specific local challenges that require targeted interventions, particularly as the area transitions into the autumn months with shorter evenings and colder weather altering social dynamics.

September 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with robbery incidents rising by 600% from one to seven cases. This spike, while statistically significant, remains a small proportion of the overall crime count. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 58.9% (from 56 to 23 cases), likely reflecting seasonal changes as summer travel patterns waned. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to national averages: violence and sexual offences in Horsham were 54% below the UK rate, and anti-social behaviour was 49% below. This suggests a community with relatively low levels of violent and disruptive crime, though the sharp increase in drug-related incidents—up 114.3% to 15 cases—raises questions about local trends. Residents may find the 46.8% gap between Horsham's rate and the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the area's comparative safety despite the recent spikes in certain categories.

Horsham's crime rate in September 2024 dropped to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the district saw an average of 21 crimes reported each day, reflecting a consistent but manageable level of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. With a population of 151,521, the 622 total crimes reported in September equate to a relatively low proportion of the community, underscoring the area's overall safety compared to the national average. This monthly exposure metric helps residents understand the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though it remains a statistical measure rather than a direct reflection of personal risk.