Horsham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham’s August 2025 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places it 40.7% below the UK average, a position that reflects both structural and seasonal factors. The most common crime types—violence and sexual offences (30.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (25.3%), and criminal damage (9.4%)—illustrate a profile shaped by community dynamics and local geography. Violence and sexual offences, though the largest category, remain 48% below the UK average, a discrepancy likely influenced by Horsham’s status as a largely residential and commuter-focused area with limited nightlife density. Anti-social behaviour’s prevalence may be tied to the town’s mix of suburban and rural zones, where noise complaints and minor disputes are more common. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in shoplifting (down 28.6%) and drug-related offences (down 66.7%) suggests seasonal influences, with August’s holiday season potentially reducing commercial activity and altering patterns of illicit activity. However, the 100% increase in theft from the person—a crime type typically associated with crowded public spaces—raises questions about localized risks during August’s peak tourism period. These trends, combined with Horsham’s overall safety record, indicate a combination of community characteristics and seasonal rhythms, where crime remains low but not entirely absent.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person doubling (from 0 to 2) and robbery increasing by 60% (from 5 to 8). These rises, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential vulnerabilities in public spaces during peak tourist hours. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 28.6% (from 84 to 60), a drop consistent with seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during August’s holiday period. The category of possession of weapons plummeted by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), aligning with broader UK trends of declining weapon-related offences. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes dropped by two-thirds (from 15 to 5), possibly reflecting increased enforcement or reduced demand during summer months. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences remain the most common crime type (30.6% of total), yet they are still 48% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Horsham’s unique profile, where violent crime is less prevalent but not absent, requiring targeted community engagement to address local concerns.

Horsham’s crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 9.1% from the previous month’s 5.3 per 1,000 to 4.8 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though August’s seasonal context introduces complexities. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported across the 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 210 residents over the month. This figure underscores that while Horsham remains significantly safer than the UK average, the risk is not negligible for residents. The population context reveals that with 151,521 people, the crime rate’s per-capita perspective is critical: for every 1,000 residents, fewer than five crimes are recorded annually. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents are reported. The monthly exposure figure, however, highlights that in a single month, the likelihood of encountering crime remains a tangible, though low, risk for individuals. This balance between statistical safety and localized concerns requires residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas prone to seasonal fluctuations.