Horsham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Horsham's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 32.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the district among the safer areas nationally, though the data reveals nuanced patterns within the breakdown. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.5%. These two categories were below the UK average, with violence at 1.7 per 1,000 (40% below) and anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000 (23% below). The seasonal context of May, characterised by bank holidays and extended evenings, may have influenced social interactions that contributed to these trends. However, shoplifting emerged as a significant outlier, with rates at 0.8 per 1,000 (19% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000). This anomaly suggests potential pressures on retail environments, possibly exacerbated by increased foot traffic during the month. The relatively low rates of burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft categories—each below UK averages—reinforce Horsham’s position as a district with generally low levels of property-related crime. These findings align with the area’s character as a largely rural district with a mix of urban and suburban areas, where community-oriented policing and local initiatives may contribute to the overall crime reduction. The interplay between seasonal activity and crime patterns highlights the importance of contextual factors in shaping local security dynamics.

May 2025 saw a 300% surge in bicycle theft, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity. Theft from the person also doubled, rising from 3 to 6 cases, potentially linked to longer evenings and increased socialising. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 33.3%, from 9 to 6, indicating a possible shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, remained 40% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also lagged significantly, at 23% below the national figure. Shoplifting, however, stood out as an exception, exceeding the UK average by 19% at 0.8 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay between local trends and broader national patterns, with certain categories showing marked divergence from the UK context.

Horsham's crime rate in May 2025 rose 13.0% compared to April, reaching 5.5 per 1,000 residents. While this marks an upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Horsham recorded approximately 27 crimes each day in May, reflecting a consistent local rhythm of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, though higher than April’s, still places Horsham well below national benchmarks. The population context reveals that crime in the district is distributed across a larger community than the UK average, potentially diluting the impact of individual incidents. These figures suggest a stable but evolving security landscape, with local factors such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics playing a role in shaping crime patterns.