Storrington Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Storrington’s crime profile in January 2025 reveals a delicate balance between property and violent crime, with property-related incidents slightly outnumbering violent crimes. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 43.7% below the UK average, a gap consistent with its rural-adjacent character and limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, though this category remains 48% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s quieter, more residential nature. Anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and vehicle crime (14.8%) followed as the next most common categories, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 46%. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, as January’s post-holiday period and shorter days typically reduce retail footfall and outdoor activity, potentially shifting criminal focus toward property and vehicle targets. The relatively low rate of violent crime could also be attributed to the area’s small population and limited nightlife, though the 200% increase in burglaries suggests a need for further analysis of local security trends. These figures, combined with the UK-wide context, illustrate a crime picture that remains broadly stable but warrants attention to emerging patterns in property-related offences.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+200%), public order offences (+100%), and other theft (+100%), while criminal damage and arson fell by 25%. This shift highlights a growing emphasis on property-related crimes, with vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) exceeding the UK average by 46%. Despite the rise in burglaries, violent crimes (9 total) still accounted for 33.3% of all incidents, though this category remains 48% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.5% of total crimes, was 29% below the national rate, possibly reflecting Storrington’s quieter, more residential nature. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'other theft' particularly noteworthy, suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus during the post-holiday period.

Storrington's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 17.5% compared to December 2024, moving from 3.4 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in January, a figure that may appear low but reflects the small population of 6,818 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 253 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 17.5% rise, Storrington's crime profile remains distinct from national trends, likely influenced by its rural-adjacent character and limited urban density compared to major cities.