Southwater Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southwater's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a persistent trend in the built-up area's lower-than-average crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (14.6%). These figures align with the area's character as a relatively low-density commuter suburb within Horsham, where community policing efforts and limited nightlife may contribute to the subdued levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the proximity of Halloween, could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and property crime. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages, suggesting structural factors such as local governance or demographic composition may play a role. The relatively low incidence of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) may be linked to the area's limited retail and commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. While violent crime remains a focus, the absence of significant spikes in burglary or theft from the person indicates that the area's security measures and spatial layout may deter such offences. This context of stability contrasts with the UK's broader trends, highlighting Southwater's distinct position in the national crime profile.

October 2025 saw a 157.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 18 incidents. This jump, though concerning, was accompanied by a 27.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 11 to 8 cases. The most notable shift was in criminal damage and arson, which doubled from 3 to 6 incidents—a 100% increase. These figures suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The absence of any recorded burglaries this month, compared to 1 in September, underscores the area's consistent low-level property crime profile. Vehicle crime surged by 100% to 3 incidents, the first such reports in the area since at least the previous month. While violent crime rates rose sharply, they remain 40% below the UK average for this category. The dramatic 83.3% drop in public order offences—from 6 to 1—may reflect community initiatives or the impact of Halloween-related events. Residents may find the 27.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it suggests effective local interventions or natural seasonal variations in social activity.

Southwater's crime rate in October 2025 increased by 24.4% compared to the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This rise, however, still leaves the area's rate at 3.6 per 1,000—well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel manageable to residents. When scaled to the population of 11,332, this equates to one crime occurring for every 276 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than national benchmarks. The previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 highlights the volatility of crime statistics in this area, where seasonal shifts and local events can influence reporting patterns. While the increase from September to October is notable, it must be contextualised within the broader picture of Southwater's consistently low crime environment. The daily crime count, though seemingly modest, is a useful metric for residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate vicinity. This comparison also underscores the area's resilience, as even with the 24.4% monthly increase, it remains far from the UK's higher-risk regions. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Southwater's residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation than the national average, despite the recent uptick in certain crime categories.