Storrington Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Storrington's overall crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.1% decrease from the previous month and placing it 41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is characteristic of small built-up areas with limited urban density, though it is not without its anomalies. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.3% of all reported crimes, followed by burglary (21.2%) and anti-social behaviour (15.2%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may partly explain the 75% increase in burglary cases compared to July, as vacant homes during this period can heighten vulnerability to property crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents fell sharply by 44.4%, a shift that could reflect changes in local demographics or increased community activity during the summer. The area's crime profile is further shaped by its proximity to Horsham, a larger town that may influence both tourism patterns and local policing priorities. While violence and sexual offences remain the most frequently reported category, their rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is still 44% below the UK average, underscoring the broader safety context of the area. Burglary, however, stands out as a significant outlier, with its rate of 1.0 per 1,000 being 212% higher than the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights the need for targeted interventions in property crime prevention, particularly during periods of heightened vacancy.

August 2024 saw a 75% increase in burglary cases compared to July, rising from four to seven incidents. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, during which empty homes may increase vulnerability to burglary. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 44.4%, dropping from nine to five cases—a shift that may reflect changes in local activity patterns or increased community engagement during the summer. Violent crimes also rose slightly, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 11.1% to 10 incidents, though this category remains 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Burglary in Storrington is 212% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 51% below the national rate. These disparities highlight the unique crime profile of the area, where property crimes dominate despite the overall low crime rate.

Storrington's crime rate in August 2024 fell by 13.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.6 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar small built-up areas during summer months, where seasonal patterns and local activity levels may influence reporting rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate. When scaled to the population of 6,818, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 207 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure metric provides context for residents, such figures do not account for unreported incidents or variations in police visibility. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the stark contrast with the UK average, as Storrington's rate remains 41.5% below the national figure, a position consistent with its character as a low-density built-up area with limited urban infrastructure.