Storrington Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,818, Storrington recorded 40 crimes in June 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer built-up regions in the country. The crime profile reflects a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30% of all reported crimes (12 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.5%, 9 incidents) and public order offences (10%, 4 incidents). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely influences these patterns, as longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism may alter local dynamics. For instance, the relatively low rate of violence compared to the UK average (1.8 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000) could be attributed to increased community presence during the summer months. However, the sharp rise in burglary rates (0.4 per 1,000 vs the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000) may indicate vulnerabilities in domestic security, exacerbated by seasonal absences or changes in property usage. The area’s character as a built-up part of Horsham—a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones—likely contributes to the balance of crime types, where retail and residential areas coexist. This interplay between urban and semi-rural features may explain the moderate levels of property crime compared to larger cities, while the presence of local amenities could influence anti-social behaviour rates.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with vehicle crime, burglary, and bicycle theft each doubling from May’s figures. This surge may reflect increased summer activity, such as more vehicles on the road or cyclists using local routes during warmer weather. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 20%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, potentially linked to the start of the summer season reducing opportunities for vandalism. Burglary rates in Storrington were 43% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a stark contrast to bicycle theft, which was 186% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000). These divergent trends highlight how different crime categories respond to seasonal and environmental factors. For residents, the sharp increase in bicycle theft—jumping from zero to one incident—may prompt local authorities to review security measures at popular cycling routes or storage facilities.

Storrington's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% decrease from 6.2 per 1,000 in May. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with rates 27.2% below the national average. Locally, the crime rate translates to roughly one reported crime per day—equivalent to a 1-in-170 chance of being affected over the course of the month. For context, this means that if every resident were to experience crime at the same rate, only 38 individuals in Storrington would have faced an incident in June. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 40 total crimes recorded, the area’s relatively small size and low density likely contribute to the manageable volume of incidents. This contrasts with larger urban centres, where higher population concentrations often correlate with more frequent crime reporting. The monthly exposure figure also underscores that most residents are not directly impacted by crime, with the majority of the 6,818 population remaining unaffected by the 40 incidents.