Storrington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Storrington, 5.7 crimes were recorded in May 2024 — a rate 32.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for roughly every 175 residents over the course of the month. The local profile reveals a distinct pattern: criminal damage and arson accounted for 23.1% of all crimes, violence and sexual offences for 20.5%, and anti-social behaviour for 18.0%. These figures align with seasonal rhythms, as May’s extended evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and associated disorder. While property crimes (22) outnumbered violent crimes (8), the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests a shift in focus from theft to deliberate destruction, potentially linked to unoccupied properties during holidays or targeted vandalism. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average may reflect its character as a smaller built-up area within Horsham, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could temper opportunities for certain offences. However, the seasonal context highlights the need for vigilance during periods of heightened social activity, as the interplay between environment and behaviour may amplify specific risks.

May 2024 saw a 125% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from four to nine incidents — a jump that may partly explain the area’s elevated rate of property-related offences. Burglary also surged by 100%, with three reported cases compared to none in April, suggesting a potential vulnerability in home security during the month. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75%, likely reflecting the absence of major events that typically draw crowds. The breakdown reveals striking contrasts with UK averages: criminal damage and arson (1.3 per 1,000) is 110% above the UK rate, while violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) are 58% below. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, is also 31% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective local policing or community engagement. Residents might find the 41% above-average rate for shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000) noteworthy, as it aligns with the presence of retail hubs in the area. These fluctuations underscore the importance of targeted interventions during peak social periods, such as bank holidays, when unattended properties or crowded spaces may inadvertently create opportunities for crime.

Storrington’s crime rate in May 2024 (5.7 per 1,000) edged up 2.7% from April’s 5.6, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day — a figure that, while modest, reflects the cumulative impact of small-scale incidents across a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 175 residents, a ratio that contextualises the risk as manageable for most households. However, the comparison to the UK average highlights the area’s unique position: while Storrington’s violent crime rate is 58% below the national figure, its criminal damage and arson rate is 110% above, illustrating divergent challenges. This discrepancy may be attributed to local factors such as the density of older housing stock or the presence of open spaces that can be targeted for vandalism. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that, despite the 2.7% monthly increase, Storrington’s overall safety profile remains significantly better than the UK average, with only 32.1% of the national rate. This contrast suggests that local conditions — including community policing, land use patterns, or seasonal dynamics — play a crucial role in shaping crime trends, even within a broader context of national variation.