Storrington Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Storrington’s crime profile in January 2024 reveals a marked contrast between violent and property crime trends, with the former dominating the monthly breakdown. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents is 62.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.6% of total crimes, driven by 10 incidents, while property crimes (6 incidents) were split between vehicle crime (2) and criminal damage and arson (2). This distribution aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower incidence of shoplifting and other outdoor crimes typically associated with high streets. The dominance of violent crime over property crime suggests a different dynamic than might be expected in a built-up area, influenced by local demographics or social factors. While vehicle crime and drugs-related offences saw notable increases, the overall trend remains one of sustained decline, with violent crime rates 42% below the UK average. This balance may indicate a combination of effective policing strategies, community engagement, or the area’s character as a smaller, more cohesive built-up locality within Horsham. The absence of major infrastructure or high-density residential zones further supports the low crime rate, reinforcing Storrington’s position as a comparatively safe area within the UK’s broader crime profile.

The balance between property and violent crime in January 2024 reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes (10 incidents) accounted for 52.6% of total crimes, compared to property crimes (6 incidents). This dominance of violent offences is 42% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting a lower incidence of such crimes in Storrington than in other areas. Drugs-related crimes saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, while vehicle crime also rose by 100% (from one to two). These increases contrast with sharp declines in criminal damage and arson (71.4% drop) and shoplifting (50% drop), likely influenced by post-holiday seasonal factors and reduced retail footfall. Theft from the person, though only one incident, was 25% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), a figure that may indicate targeted activity in specific areas. Residents may find the 100% rise in vehicle crime particularly relevant, given the area’s built-up character and potential for unsecured parking.

Storrington’s crime rate in January 2024 (2.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 45.6% decrease from December’s 5.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction is evident across multiple categories, including a 71.4% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 7 to 2 incidents) and a 41.2% decline in violence and sexual offences (from 17 to 10). Daily crime statistics show one reported incident per day on average, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 359 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when considering Storrington’s population of 6,818, which means the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s safety profile, with crime levels remaining well below the national benchmark despite the absence of major infrastructure or high-density residential zones.