Horsham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Horsham’s crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 18.2% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the town’s generally lower crime profile. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (31.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and shoplifting (12.9%). This mix suggests a balance between persistent violent incidents and property-related crimes, though property crimes (123) narrowly outpaced violent crimes (102) in absolute numbers. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter shopping period and spring weather, likely contributed to the rise in shoplifting and other theft, which increased by 50% and 76.9% respectively. However, the rate of violent crime remained lower than the UK average by 22%, indicating effective local measures or demographic factors that mitigate aggression. Anti-social behaviour, another key category, was 10% below the UK average, possibly linked to community engagement initiatives or the town’s character as a historically stable market town. The overall crime rate’s slight increase from March (6.0 to 6.3) may be attributed to the Easter period’s heightened activity, though the area’s continued safety compared to national standards highlights the importance of maintaining current strategies. These patterns underscore the need for targeted approaches to address rising shoplifting while sustaining efforts to control violence and disorder.

April 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 50% to 42 incidents, driven by Easter-related retail activity. Other theft also rose sharply by 76.9%, potentially reflecting heightened opportunities in the spring. Burglary increased by 57.1%, though this remains below the UK average by 38%. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 80%, likely due to increased public awareness or seasonal factors. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (123) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (102), despite violent crimes being the most frequently reported category. This mix may indicate a combination of localised retail pressures and ongoing efforts to curb personal crimes. For instance, shoplifting’s UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 contrasts with Horsham’s 0.8, highlighting a localised trend that could benefit from targeted interventions.

Horsham’s crime rate in April 2024 rose slightly to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.5% increase from March’s 6.0. This places the area 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. Daily, the area recorded 11 crimes, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing presence of criminal activity within the built-up area. On a population scale, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 159 residents over the month, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local community. The rise in overall crime rate may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during the Easter period and warmer spring weather, which can influence both property and violent crime dynamics. However, the relatively low rate compared to the UK average suggests that Horsham’s community policing efforts or demographic characteristics may be contributing to its safer profile. This monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for residents, offering a tangible sense of how crime rates relate to their daily lives.