Storrington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,818 residents, the 28 crimes reported in June 2023 translate to one incident for roughly every 244 people over the course of the month. This rate of 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents is 51.8% below the UK average of 8.5, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for Storrington. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.3% of total crimes — 45% below the UK average for this category. Property crimes also featured prominently, with 11 incidents split evenly between burglary and other theft, though both categories remained well below national averages. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and emerging tourism activity, may have influenced the crime mix, though the overall low rate suggests a stable community environment. The breakdown shows no significant spikes in property crime despite the start of summer, a pattern that contrasts with some coastal areas where seasonal tourism often drives theft from the person. The balance between violent and property crime appears to reflect local characteristics, with no clear dominance of one category over the other.

June 2023 saw a 266.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 3 to 11 incidents — a shift that may reflect heightened social activity during the summer months. Burglary also surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 cases, while criminal damage and arson doubled from 2 to 4 incidents. These increases contrast with decreases in public order offences (-60%) and other theft (-33.3%), which may indicate a shift in criminal focus during the month. Violence and sexual offences, now the most common category, remain 45% below the UK average for this type, suggesting local factors are likely contributing to the lower-than-expected rate despite the sharp month-on-month rise. The property crime category, while showing no overall increase, includes burglary at 0.4 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average, a small but notable divergence. Residents may find the 39.3% share of violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it represents nearly two-thirds of the total crime volume for the month.

The crime rate in Storrington rose 27.2% from 3.2 per 1,000 in May to 4.1 per 1,000 in June, though this remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period — a figure that contextualises the low level of criminal activity for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 244 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is far lower than the national average. When scaled to the population, this means that the likelihood of any individual resident being directly affected by crime in June was exceptionally low. The 27.2% month-on-month increase, while notable, must be viewed against the backdrop of Storrington's consistently low crime rates. For comparison, the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 in June would equate to 56 crimes in Storrington's population, highlighting the area's strong performance relative to national trends. This comparative context reinforces the idea that the local community's characteristics — possibly including strong social cohesion or effective policing — are likely contributing to the sustained low crime environment despite the month-on-month fluctuation.