Horsham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in October 2025 was the unexpected 150% surge in bicycle theft, climbing from 2 to 5 incidents—a figure that far exceeds the UK average by 25%. This spike, occurring amid darker evenings and Halloween festivities, raises questions about local security measures and the vulnerability of parked bikes in the built-up area. Horsham’s overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 20.8% below the UK average, a position bolstered by a 40% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the national rate. However, shoplifting emerged as a persistent concern, with 76 cases (24% of total crimes) reported—138% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect the influence of Horsham’s retail sector, which includes a mix of independent shops and larger stores, potentially attracting opportunistic thieves. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, accounted for 20.8% of all incidents, a rate 3% above the UK average, linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and the approach of winter—may have amplified certain patterns, such as increased anti-social behaviour during darker evenings, though the broader decline in crime suggests effective policing or community engagement strategies. As the month closed, the contrast between Horsham’s relatively low overall rate and specific spikes in property-related crimes underscores the need for targeted interventions without compromising the area’s overall safety achievements.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in bicycle theft, surging by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, a figure that outpaces the UK average by 25%. This sharp rise contrasts with a 48.1% drop in public order offences, which fell from 27 to 14, suggesting a possible shift in community activity patterns. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 92.3%, from 13 to 25 incidents, indicating a potential link to seasonal factors such as Halloween-related disturbances. Violence and sexual offences remained 40% below the UK average, with 81 incidents reported (1.6 per 1,000), while shoplifting continued to dominate with 76 cases (24% of total crimes), far exceeding the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local dynamics and national trends, with certain crime types responding more acutely to seasonal and environmental changes.

Horsham’s crime rate in October 2025 (6.1 per 1,000) fell by 6.7% compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000, marking a continued decline in overall crime. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where monthly crime exposure translates to one reported crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with recent months. When scaled to the population of 51,957, this rate underscores that Horsham remains significantly safer than the UK average, which sits at 7.7 per 1,000. The local context suggests that community-focused policing and seasonal factors, such as reduced evening foot traffic during darker October nights, may contribute to this trend. However, the persistence of certain crime types, such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, highlights areas where targeted interventions could further reduce incidents.