Storrington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,818 residents, Storrington recorded 29 crimes in June 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 47.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the country for this built-up area within Horsham. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (24.1% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and drugs (10.3%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a relatively low-density, community-focused town where violent crime is rare compared to national trends. However, the 10.3% share of drugs-related offences—90% above the UK average—suggests a unique challenge in this category. Seasonal factors may also influence these numbers, as June marks the beginning of summer, when tourism begins to rise in nearby coastal areas and local events increase. The low overall rate, combined with the sharp increase in drugs and public order crimes, indicates a combination of local demographics, policing efforts, and seasonal activity. The area’s crime profile remains distinct, with property crime (34.5% of total incidents) significantly below the UK average, reflecting a combination of effective local initiatives and the built-up area’s relatively low exposure to high-risk environments.

June 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs, other theft, and public order offences each doubling compared to May. This 200% increase in these categories may partly explain shifts in the crime mix, as drug-related incidents rose to 10.3% of total crimes, a rate 90% above the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, burglary, and vehicle crime all fell significantly, with burglary dropping by 66.7% and vehicle crime declining by 50%. These decreases suggest a possible seasonal alignment, as summer months often see reduced incidents of property crime in built-up areas with active local policing. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 24.1% of total incidents, but at a rate 64% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Storrington’s unique profile, where violent crime is relatively rare compared to national trends, despite the surge in drug-related offences. Residents may find the 200% increase in public order incidents particularly relevant, as it could indicate heightened community activity or challenges in managing local events during the early summer period.

Storrington's crime rate in June 2024 dropped to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 25.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime levels compared to the national picture. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 6,818, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 235 residents. This statistic, while low, underscores the rarity of crime in Storrington relative to both its size and the UK average. The drop in burglary and vehicle crime, along with the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson, suggests a possible seasonal influence, as June marks the start of longer days and increased community activity in the area. These patterns align with the broader trend of reduced property crime during summer months, when outdoor spaces are more frequented and community engagement may act as a deterrent.