Horsham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Horsham’s crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1, a disparity that highlights the town’s relatively safe environment. This figure, when translated to a per-capita perspective, means that the average resident faces a 1-in-176 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (30.4% of all incidents), violence and sexual offences (24.0%), and shoplifting (12.5%), reflecting the interplay between local demographics and spatial factors. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, stood out as 16% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by the town’s mix of residential and commercial areas, where public spaces can become focal points for such activity. Conversely, violent crimes in Horsham were 51% below the UK average, a contrast that could be tied to the area’s character as a market town with strong community ties and limited nightlife. Seasonal context also played a role: August, a peak holiday month, may have increased burglary risks due to empty homes, though the rate of such crimes (0.2 per 1,000) remained well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These patterns suggest that while Horsham’s crime profile is shaped by local conditions, its overall safety remains a notable feature compared to the national context.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person rising by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents) and robbery increasing by 75% (from 4 to 7). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during holidays. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 39.3% (from 61 to 37), a decline that could align with targeted policing efforts or improved retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, contributing 30.4% of all crimes, a rate 16% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. This disparity may be linked to Horsham’s community dynamics, where public spaces and local events could amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, violent crimes in the area—1.4 per 1,000—sit 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a contrast that might be attributed to the town’s lower population density and strong community networks.

Horsham’s August 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.9% decline from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 10 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 176 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals compared to national averages. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, highlights the importance of community vigilance, particularly in areas where seasonal patterns may influence criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Horsham’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with property crimes and violent offences both falling below national benchmarks. This contrast may partly reflect the town’s character as a market town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, which could influence both the frequency and type of incidents reported.