Southwater Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Southwater's June 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places it 64.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (26.5% of total incidents), followed by vehicle crime (17.7%) and public order offences (14.7%). This pattern suggests a mix of social and environmental factors at play, with the built-up nature of Southwater likely contributing to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced these figures, as longer days and increased outdoor activity could both drive public order incidents and alter the visibility of criminal activity. Vehicle crime, though relatively low compared to the UK average, remains a notable concern, with its 6% above the national rate indicating a specific vulnerability in the area. The overall low crime rate is consistent with Southwater's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community within Horsham, where local policing and community engagement may play a role in maintaining safety. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime highlights the need for targeted measures, as even small increases in specific categories can have disproportionate impacts on resident perceptions of safety. The balance between violent and property crimes also suggests a combination of factors, from the influence of nearby urban centres to the seasonal rhythms of tourism and local commerce.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident in May to six in June. This surge, while unusual, aligns with the start of the summer season and the increased presence of vehicles in public spaces during longer daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 150%, with incidents doubling from two to five, a change that may reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area during peak leisure hours. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 90%, dropping from 10 to 1, a reduction that could be linked to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Vehicle crime in Southwater was 6% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a small but statistically significant deviation that highlights the area's unique crime profile. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring local patterns, as even small changes can signal broader trends in community safety.

Southwater's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 10.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a consistent trend in the area's low overall crime levels. On a daily basis, the local figure indicates approximately one crime reported each day in June, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure metric shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population. When compared to the UK average, Southwater's rate remains lower, but the month-on-month shift highlights the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. The population context—11,332 residents—further underscores that even small numerical changes can reflect meaningful shifts in community safety perceptions.