Horsham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area's character as a mixed urban-suburban district with significant retail and residential zones. With a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—43.7% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a markedly lower incidence of crime compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (35% of all crimes), suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts, potentially linked to social dynamics in the town's community spaces. This is followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and shoplifting (9.5%), which may reflect the influence of high-street retail activity and the post-holiday period's reduced footfall. Property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain well below UK averages, consistent with Horsham's lower population density and more effective local policing strategies. The seasonal context of January, with shorter days and reduced outdoor activity, likely contributes to the lower rates of outdoor crimes such as burglary and public order offences. However, the prominence of violent crimes highlights the need for targeted community engagement initiatives to address underlying social factors. The data suggests that while Horsham maintains a safer environment overall, the focus on reducing interpersonal violence and anti-social behaviour could further improve the area's crime profile in the coming months.

January 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 4 cases—a significant spike that warrants scrutiny. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 77.8% (from 9 to 2), possibly reflecting seasonal patterns and reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-holiday period. Anti-social behaviour rose by 31.9% (72 to 95), indicating a potential shift in community dynamics or increased reporting during colder months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 53.3% (from 45 to 21), consistent with the typical seasonal decline in outdoor crimes. The balance of crime types remains skewed toward violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35% of all crimes—44% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while Horsham faces challenges with interpersonal violence, its approach to managing property crimes appears more effective than the national average. Residents may find the 53.3% drop in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential reduction in risks associated with parking and vehicle security in the area.

Horsham's crime rate in January 2025 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 5.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2, reflecting a gradual trend toward lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that appears manageable for a community of 151,521 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable areas. This statistic highlights Horsham's relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that crime in Horsham remains a rare occurrence for most residents, with the majority of the area's population not experiencing any direct impact from criminal activity. However, the 100% increase in robbery and 31.9% rise in anti-social behaviour suggest that specific pockets of the community may require closer attention. These figures, when contextualised against the broader trend of declining crime, indicate that while Horsham is generally safer than the UK average, targeted interventions may be necessary to address emerging patterns in violent and anti-social crimes.