Horsham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham’s crime rate in May 2025 was 5.5 per 1,000, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (264 incidents) accounted for 31.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (162 incidents) at 19.5% and shoplifting (114 incidents) at 13.7%. These figures align with Horsham’s character as a largely suburban, affluent district with a strong focus on community policing and infrastructure. The seasonal context of May—characterized by longer evenings and increased outdoor socializing—likely contributed to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though these remain well below UK averages. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 19% above the UK rate (0.7 per 1,000) may reflect the town’s retail density, with its historic high street and modern shopping centres attracting both residents and visitors. The overall crime rate, however, remains a testament to the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining safety, even as specific categories fluctuate with seasonal and economic factors.

Bicycle theft surged by 300%, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents in May, a stark anomaly that may reflect increased cycling activity during longer evenings. Concurrently, shoplifting rose by 40.7%, with 114 incidents reported—19% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK rate suggests local factors, such as retail activity or seasonal events, may be influencing the trend. Meanwhile, robbery fell by 33.3% to 6 incidents, and other crime dropped by 31.6%, indicating some areas of improvement. The violence and sexual offences category, at 264 incidents (31.7% of total), remains 40% below the UK average, reinforcing Horsham’s overall safety profile despite the spikes in specific categories. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas with rising crime rates.

Horsham’s crime rate in May 2025 rose by 13.0% compared to April’s 4.9 per 1,000, reaching 5.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were recorded across the 31 days of May, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not include UK-wide daily comparisons. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents—a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Horsham’s population of 151,521 means that the 832 total crimes reported in May represent a relatively low proportion of the population, though the increase from April suggests local factors may be influencing recent trends. The rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, but the 13% month-on-month rise warrants scrutiny of seasonal or situational variables.