Storrington Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Storrington's crime profile in October 2023 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that reflects both the area's character and seasonal influences. With a total crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—40% below the UK average—the area remains significantly safer than the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates the crime mix, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, a figure that is 41% higher than the UK average for this category. This discrepancy may be attributed to the built-up nature of Storrington, where dense residential areas and limited public spaces can exacerbate such issues. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, show a marked decrease of 60% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to seasonal transitions and reduced social interactions during darker evenings. The presence of criminal damage and arson, at 15.2% of all crimes, suggests ongoing challenges with property-related incidents, though these remain 11% above the UK average. Shoplifting and other theft categories, which are 31% and 52% below UK averages respectively, indicate that retail-focused crimes are not a major concern in this area. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely plays a role in the observed patterns, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences showing a strong correlation to the month's unique dynamics. These factors collectively illustrate a community with low overall crime rates but specific vulnerabilities that require targeted attention.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from zero to two incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened vulnerability during the autumn season. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 20%, reaching 12 incidents, a figure that remains 41% above the UK average for this category. This increase coincides with darker evenings and Halloween, which may contribute to higher levels of disruptive activity. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 60%, dropping from 15 to six cases, a decline that contrasts sharply with the UK average, which is 67% higher. Shoplifting also decreased by 57.1%, from seven to three incidents, linked to reduced foot traffic during the pre-Christmas period. These shifts in crime mix highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local policing effectiveness, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a persistent concern for residents.

Storrington's crime rate in October 2023 dropped to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 26.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, suggesting sustained efforts in community policing or seasonal factors reducing incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,818. When scaled to monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents over the course of October, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate underscores the area's position as one of the safer neighbourhoods within the Horsham district, though the 100% increase in burglary deserves closer attention. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the overall low rate, residents may experience a higher concentration of specific crime types, such as anti-social behaviour, which remains high compared to UK averages.