Storrington Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Storrington's November 2025 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places it 27.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figures reflect a built-up area within Horsham, where the local profile is shaped by a mix of residential streets, retail hubs, and community spaces. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and vehicle crime (11.1%). These patterns align with the area's seasonal rhythm: November brings darker evenings, Bonfire Night celebrations, and Black Friday shopping sprees, all of which may contribute to fluctuations in public order and retail-related crime. The relatively low overall rate suggests effective local policing or community engagement, though the balance of crime types hints at ongoing challenges in managing public spaces. Vehicle crime, for instance, may be linked to the area's road networks and parking infrastructure, while violence and sexual offences could be influenced by the same factors affecting other UK towns—such as social gatherings and seasonal transitions. The data also shows a marked divergence from the UK average in specific categories, with vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) significantly exceeding the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), while violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) remain well below the UK figure (2.6 per 1,000). These contrasts underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime profiles, rather than broad national trends alone.

November 2025 saw three crime categories more than double compared to October: drugs (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and 'other crime' (+100%). This sharp month-on-month shift in these categories contrasts with a 75% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from four to one incident. The rise in vehicle crime—now at 0.6 per 1,000 residents—places Storrington 50% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as parking density or vehicle theft hotspots may be at play. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 26% below the UK average (1.9 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area's smaller population and community-focused policing. For residents, the doubling of drug-related crimes is a specific concern, with two incidents reported in November compared to none in October. This could indicate emerging patterns tied to seasonal events or changes in local drug distribution networks. The overall crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (10 incidents) now accounting for 27.6% of total crimes, compared to 36.1% for violent crimes—a slight rebalancing that may reflect the month's focus on public order enforcement or the impact of Black Friday on retail crime. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where drug-related activities are rising, while also reinforcing the area's relative success in keeping violent crime below national benchmarks.

Storrington's crime rate rose 24.2% from 4.3 per 1,000 in October to 5.3 per 1,000 in November. below the UK average. This increase translates to roughly one crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a community of 6,818 residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 189 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable UK towns, despite the sharp spikes in specific categories. The local population context suggests that even with the 100% increases in drugs, vehicle crime, and 'other crime,' the overall crime burden remains manageable relative to the area's size. This is especially evident when comparing the daily crime count to broader UK trends, where larger urban areas typically report higher frequencies. However, the 50% gap in vehicle crime between Storrington and the UK average (0.6 vs 0.4 per 1,000) warrants attention, as it may indicate unique vulnerabilities in the area's infrastructure or enforcement strategies. The 75% drop in criminal damage and arson—down from four to one incident—further illustrates the volatility of month-on-month figures and the potential for local initiatives to influence crime patterns. For residents, the key takeaway is that while the overall rate is rising, the per capita impact remains low, and the area continues to perform better than the UK average in most categories. This contrast highlights the importance of localized factors in shaping crime trends, rather than broad national benchmarks alone.