Horsham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 42.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This disparity highlights Horsham’s position as a relatively safe local authority, though the nature of its crime profile differs from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes, making them the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail zones, where seasonal factors like dark evenings and holiday-related activity could contribute to certain types of incidents. The December timeframe, marked by Christmas shopping and party season, may have influenced crime dynamics, though the overall rate remained stable compared to the previous month. Property crimes (217 incidents) and violent crimes (210 incidents) each accounted for roughly a third of the total, suggesting a balance between property and personal safety concerns. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, Horsham’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 46% below, a gap that may reflect the area’s lower population density and stronger community policing initiatives. However, the sharp increase in theft from the person—now at four incidents compared to one in November—illustrates the unpredictable nature of crime even in areas with generally low rates. This spike, alongside the 150% rise in bicycle theft, raises questions about whether targeted criminal activity or specific environmental factors, such as increased foot traffic during festive events, played a role. Overall, Horsham’s crime profile in December 2025 illustrates a combination of stability and localized fluctuations, with the area’s low crime rate continuing to distinguish it from the national average.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+300%), bicycle theft (+150%), and drugs-related crimes (+100%), reflecting potential spikes in opportunistic activity during the holiday season. These rises contrast with declines in shoplifting (-30.6%), burglary (-20%), and robbery (-20%), possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as empty homes and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 34.5% of all incidents, though this rate is 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both showed consistent gaps below national averages, with the latter category at 23% below the UK rate. For residents, the 300% surge in theft from the person—now at four incidents compared to one in November—offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly within a single month.

Horsham's crime rate in December 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 1.2% to 4.0 per 1,000 residents from 4.1 per 1,000 in November. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime levels, though localized trends within specific categories reveal deeper insights. Daily crime activity averaged 20 incidents per day, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total of 609 crimes in a way that reflects the pace of reporting in a mid-sized local authority. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 249 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents per individual in a population of 151,521. When viewed through the lens of population size, this rate underscores Horsham’s position as a safer-than-average area, though the stability of the rate raises questions about whether underlying patterns have remained unchanged despite seasonal fluctuations.