Crime Rate in Horsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsham

The total recorded crimes in Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 876 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsham crime rate of 5.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (290) incidents (21.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (166) incidents (9.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (114) incidents (40.74% increase)
Horsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Hillside Lane with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27

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, Denne (210 crimes), and the safest, Rudgwick (9 crimes), is 201 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Horsham.

Similarly, the area of Horsham Central (226 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cowfold & Partridge Green (20 crimes), with a difference of 206 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Horsham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Denne210
Billingshurst69
Colgate & Rusper65
Steyning & Ashurst51
Storrington & Washington50

Safest Wards:

Henfield18
Broadbridge Heath17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15
Southwater North13
Rudgwick9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Horsham Central226
Billingshurst90
Steyning & Upper Beeding83
Rusper, Faygate & Leechpool81
Amberley, Pulborough & Storrington64

Safest Areas:

West Chiltington Common27
Southwater27
Broadbridge Heath & Warnham26
Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green24
Cowfold & Partridge Green20

Horsham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horsham has recorded 876 crimes with crime rate of 5.97 ranking 257th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Mid Sussex911 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester933 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,408 415,518 411,814 4
Adur534 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing947 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,480 117,977 113,941 1

Horsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 231 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (236 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (200 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (89 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (138 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 238 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 150 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (540 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (288 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 342 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202523
February 202540
December 202421
November 202437
October 202432
September 202427
August 202435
July 202436
June 202440

A total of 1491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025166
April 2025152
March 2025139
February 202597
December 202472
November 202490
October 2024110
September 202489
August 2024138
July 2024150
June 2024288

A total of 603 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202553
March 202536
February 202549
January 20251
December 202448
November 202459
October 202452
September 202437
August 202445
July 202461
June 2024118

A total of 708 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202554
March 202555
February 202553
December 202453
November 202446
October 202454
September 202463
August 202456
July 202494
June 2024110

A total of 112 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
December 202417
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 2853 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 237.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 540 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025290
April 2025239
March 2025240
February 2025199
January 20251
December 2024231
November 2024236
October 2024200
September 2024196
August 2024243
July 2024238
June 2024540

A total of 781 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202559
March 202567
February 202552
December 202454
November 202468
October 202469
September 202466
August 202470
July 202468
June 2024138

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418

A total of 555 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202539
February 202539
December 202449
November 2024101
October 202419
September 202423
August 202458
July 202450
June 2024118

A total of 208 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202517
March 202516
February 20256
December 202419
November 202421
October 202431
September 202415
August 20247
July 202420
June 202434

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202520
February 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 20249
September 202419
August 20249
July 202410
June 202426

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 964 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 202581
March 202592
February 2025105
December 202468
November 202456
October 202487
September 202476
August 202462
July 202467
June 2024156

High Crime Locations Horsham in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting34
Public order1
2. Hillside Lane (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
5. Carfax (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
6. Black Horse Way (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1

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