Horsham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 34.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This consistent performance below the national benchmark suggests a combination of local factors, including the town’s character as a largely rural district with a strong sense of community and limited high-density urban areas. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (29.6% of all reported crimes), shoplifting (15.9%), and anti-social behaviour (14.1%). These figures align with Horsham’s profile as a market town with a mix of commercial and residential zones, where retail activity drives shoplifting and public spaces contribute to anti-social behaviour. Seasonal context also plays a role: February, as a winter month, typically sees reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may moderate certain crime types. However, the data also reveals a complex picture, with some categories—such as violence and sexual offences—remaining below the UK average, while others, like shoplifting, show slight deviations. The overall crime rate, though stable, reflects the interplay of local demographics, economic conditions, and the impact of seasonal transitions on criminal activity. This balance between consistency and variability underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and tailored community engagement to address emerging trends.

The most dramatic shift in February 2025 was the 350% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This jump, while small in absolute terms, represents a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable category and may reflect changes in local behaviour or reporting practices. Concurrently, shoplifting rose by 84.2% to 105 incidents, driven by a 48% increase in the number of cases compared to the previous month’s figure of 57. This surge contrasts with the 62.5% decline in drug-related crimes, which fell from 16 to 6, possibly linked to seasonal factors or shifts in policing focus. Violence and sexual offences remained 45% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, while shoplifting—despite its rise—still stood at 0.7 per 1,000, 13% above the national average. These figures highlight the uneven nature of crime trends, with some categories showing marked volatility while others remain consistently low.

Horsham’s crime rate rose by 10.1% from 4.0 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking a slight upward trend after a previous month of relative stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, highlights the persistent presence of crime in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the population of 151,521, underscores the low but ongoing nature of criminal activity. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible measure of how crime intersects with the daily lives of Horsham’s residents. The increase in overall crime rate contrasts with the area’s broader trend of remaining below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal shifts or community-specific dynamics—may be playing a role in the month-on-month movement.