Southwater Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southwater's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This low rate is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Horsham, where a mix of residential and commercial activity may contribute to relatively stable crime patterns. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 57.6% of all reported crimes — a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 41% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 18.2%, with 0.5 per 1,000 residents, and other theft at 15.2%, though this latter category saw a significant spike in June. Seasonal factors may play a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased foot traffic in local amenities and open-air events could influence crime dynamics. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between urban characteristics and the protective effects of a close-knit community, with violent crime rates particularly subdued. While property-related crimes like theft and burglary are present, their frequency is well below UK averages, suggesting effective local measures or environmental factors that deter such incidents. This context is critical for understanding why Southwater's crime picture diverges from broader national trends, even as month-on-month fluctuations occur.

The most dramatic shift in June 2025 was the 150% increase in other theft, which rose from two to five incidents. This category now accounts for 15.2% of total crimes, up from 6% in May. Burglary also saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported after none in May. Public order offences doubled, rising from one to two, while anti-social behaviour fell by 25% to six incidents — the lowest recorded level for this category in recent months. Violent crimes, the most common category at 57.6% of all incidents, remain 41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. For residents, the sharp rise in other theft may suggest heightened activity in retail or community spaces, though no specific locations were identified in the data. This contrast between rising property-related crimes and declining anti-social behaviour highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics.

Southwater's crime rate for June 2025 rose by 9.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase is modest against the backdrop of a consistently low overall rate, which remains 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 343 residents. While this daily frequency may seem concerning in isolation, it is significantly lower than national averages and reflects the area's small population of 11,332. The comparison also highlights the importance of context: in a built-up area within Horsham, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower crime rates, even small fluctuations are notable. The population-scaled perspective underscores that residents face a much lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, despite the month-on-month rise.