Storrington Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Storrington's September 2024 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile than the national picture. The most common crime types were criminal damage and arson (9 incidents, 24.3% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 21.6%) and anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 16.2%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes dominate, suggesting Storrington's crime profile is shaped by different local dynamics. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school transitions and university freshers—may partly explain spikes in certain categories, though the overall rate remains stable compared to similar months. Criminal damage and arson in Storrington are 132% above the UK average for that category, a divergence that warrants closer examination. The area's relatively low overall crime rate may be influenced by its character as a small built-up area within Horsham, where community cohesion and limited commercial density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents and criminal damage suggests targeted interventions may be necessary for those specific categories.

September 2024 saw a 350% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 9 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000). Drug-related crimes also surged by 100%, with 4 incidents reported—150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. These increases, combined with a 100% rise in possession of weapons (from 0 to 1 incident), highlight emerging trends in Storrington. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), aligning with the UK average (0.7 per 1,000) and suggesting targeted policing or seasonal factors may have impacted this category. The area's violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 54% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a marked difference that could reflect Storrington's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. Residents may find the 29.9% UK comparison figure particularly relevant, as it underscores the area's relative safety despite the recent spikes in specific crime types.

Storrington's crime rate in September 2024 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 12.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day, a rate that is lower than the UK's broader urban centres but comparable to other rural and semi-rural areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Storrington's 6,818 residents experienced 37 total crimes, equating to a 0.54% incidence rate. This low figure, when compared to the UK's 0.77% (7.7 per 1,000), highlights the area's resilience in maintaining public safety despite the recent spikes in criminal damage and drug-related offences. The 12.2% month-on-month increase, while statistically significant, is unlikely to reflect a long-term trend given the small number of incidents and seasonal fluctuations typical of September. Local authorities may need to balance these figures with the broader context of Storrington's consistently lower crime profile relative to national benchmarks.