Southwater Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Southwater's crime rate in June 2024 remained remarkably low at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 69.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This statistic positions Southwater as one of the safest regions in the country, with violence and sexual offences accounting for the largest share of reported crimes (28.6%)—a rate 75% below the national average. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between property and violent crime, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour each contributing 14.3% of total incidents. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns: the start of summer, longer daylight hours, and the early onset of tourism in nearby coastal areas could contribute to increased foot traffic in local retail centres. However, the low overall crime rate suggests that Southwater's community policing efforts and the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up zone within Horsham may help mitigate typical summer crime spikes. The dominance of violence and sexual offences in the crime breakdown, despite being significantly below the UK average, highlights the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives in public spaces. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting during June, though still below national averages, indicates that local authorities should monitor these trends closely as the summer progresses.

June 2024 witnessed a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to four in each category. This surge, while significant, still leaves Southwater's shoplifting rate at 0.4 per 1,000 residents—35% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 90%, dropping from 10 to 1, a shift that may partly explain the overall decline in the area's crime rate. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, doubling to two incidents—a rate 122% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly could reflect increased cycling activity during the summer months or a targeted increase in thefts from parked bikes in local areas. For residents, the most notable takeaway is the 300% jump in anti-social behaviour, which suggests a need for closer monitoring of public spaces during the early summer period.

Southwater's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 17.7% decline from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 69.5% below the national average. Locally, this equates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the area's low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate shows that over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 405 residents—a statistic that underscores the relative safety of Southwater compared to larger urban centres. The drop in criminal damage and arson by 90% (from 10 to 1) suggests a seasonal shift, possibly linked to the start of summer and reduced outdoor activity in areas prone to vandalism. While the daily crime count remains low, the consistency of this figure across months highlights the stability of Southwater's policing and community engagement efforts.