Southwater Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Southwater’s overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly when compared to the national context. The top crime types were criminal damage and arson (23.3% of all incidents), violence and sexual offences (23.3%), and public order offences (16.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as September marks the transition back to school and university life, which may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. The significant drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month—down 53.3%—may reflect the impact of targeted policing during the freshers’ period or the natural decline in such crimes as the academic year progresses. However, the 250% rise in criminal damage and arson remains an outlier, linked to factors such as seasonal vandalism or disputes over property maintenance. The UK average for this category is 0.6 per 1,000, yet Southwater’s rate matches this exactly, suggesting a localised trend that may warrant further analysis. The low overall crime rate, combined with the area’s built-up character within Horsham, indicates that community cohesion and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining safety. However, the spike in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing property-related issues.

September 2024 saw a sharp 250% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike contrasts with a 53.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 7, suggesting a shift in the nature of crime during the month. The category of criminal damage and arson. of total crimes, is 7% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a local anomaly in property-related offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 40%, aligning with the broader trend of reduced violent crime. For residents, the 250% surge in criminal damage and arson is a key indicator to monitor, as it may signal underlying issues such as vandalism or disputes in specific neighbourhoods.

Southwater’s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, an 11.7% decrease from the previous month’s 3.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with the overall rate 64.9% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the consistent vigilance of local residents and authorities. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 378 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area within Horsham. When scaled to the population of 11,332, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by crime, though the occasional incident remains a focal point for community engagement and policing efforts.