Crime Rate in Horsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsham

The total recorded crimes in Horsham, UK in January 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsham crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Horsham, encompassing approximately 146,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-96.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-96.30% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-99.07% decrease)
Horsham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Capel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Millpond Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hengist Close with total crimes: 1

Horsham Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Horsham?

To understand the safety of Horsham, we need to analyze Horsham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Horsham has recorded 9,672 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 65.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 269 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,499 crimes with a crime rate of 51.09, ranking it 302 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Sussex:

    • In 2024, Horsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 9672 crimes compared to 11987.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Horsham witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horsham had fewer crimes than the West Sussex average, with 7,499 crimes compared to 9,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Horsham witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Horsham is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Horsham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Horsham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Colgate & Rusper (5 crimes), and the safest, Denne (1 crimes), is 4 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Horsham.

Similarly, the area of Rusper, Faygate & Leechpool (5 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Horsham West (1 crimes), with a difference of 4 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Horsham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Colgate & Rusper5
Rudgwick2
Denne1

Safest Wards:

Colgate & Rusper5
Rudgwick2
Denne1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rusper, Faygate & Leechpool5
Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green2
Horsham West1

Safest Areas:

Rusper, Faygate & Leechpool5
Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green2
Horsham West1

Horsham Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Horsham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 310th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2024, the total Horsham crimes were 9,672. The crime rate of Horsham in 2024 was 65.90 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking it 269 danzarous in the UK. Horsham ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsham were around 7,499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.09 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 302 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Horsham ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Horsham

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Mid Sussex8 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester3 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1 415,518 411,814 4
AdurNA NA6,634 35,775 3
Worthing2 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley29 117,977 113,941 1

Horsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 216 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (251 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (234 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (147 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (220 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (154 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (243 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (185 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 272 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 191 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (274 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (121 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (290 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (166 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (239 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (152 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (240 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (139 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 199 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 697 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202565
November 202557
October 202563
September 202551
August 202570
July 202583
June 202558
May 202570
April 202559
March 202567
February 202552

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 304 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202526
November 202516
October 202524
September 202522
August 202526
July 202526
June 202526
May 202529
April 202530
March 202539
February 202539

A total of 505 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202554
November 202559
October 202540
September 202538
August 202537
July 202548
June 202545
May 202544
April 202553
March 202536
February 202549

A total of 2680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 223.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 2025216
November 2025251
October 2025234
September 2025220
August 2025243
July 2025272
June 2025274
May 2025290
April 2025239
March 2025240
February 2025199

A total of 272 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202522
November 202527
October 202519
September 202522
August 202528
July 202522
June 202518
May 202525
April 202526
March 202523
February 202540

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20252
October 20255
September 20252
August 20255
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 1550 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202594
November 2025114
October 2025147
September 2025154
August 2025185
July 2025191
June 2025111
May 2025166
April 2025152
March 2025139
February 202597

A total of 957 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202543
November 202562
October 202597
September 202596
August 202560
July 202586
June 2025121
May 2025114
April 202581
March 202592
February 2025105

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20258
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202512
November 20257
October 20252
September 202511
August 20253
July 202511
June 202511
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 176 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202518
November 202524
October 202513
September 202511
August 202513
July 202515
June 202521
May 202513
April 202519
March 202520
February 20259

A total of 158 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202522
November 202515
October 202510
September 202516
August 20255
July 202515
June 202514
May 202522
April 202517
March 202516
February 20256

A total of 625 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202540
November 202538
October 202546
September 202574
August 202566
July 202556
June 202573
May 202570
April 202554
March 202555
February 202553

High Crime Locations Horsham in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horsham postcode area is presented below.

1. Capel Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Millpond Lane (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
3. Hengist Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Monks Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lynwick Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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