Crime Rate in Horsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsham

The total recorded crimes in Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 839 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsham crime rate of 5.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (272) incidents (-0.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (191) incidents (72.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (-28.93% decrease)
Horsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beedingwood Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Black Horse Way with total crimes: 13

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 (167 crimes), and the safest, Rudgwick (2 crimes), is 165 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Horsham.

Similarly, the area of Horsham Central (196 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Chiltington Common (17 crimes), with a difference of 179 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Horsham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Denne167
Colgate & Rusper79
Billingshurst62
Storrington & Washington53
Holbrook West45

Safest Wards:

Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington19
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16
Rudgwick2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Horsham Central196
Rusper, Faygate & Leechpool99
Billingshurst76
Amberley, Pulborough & Storrington58
Horsham West53

Safest Areas:

Ashington & Washington31
Southwater30
Rudgwick, Slinfold & Barns Green29
Cowfold & Partridge Green19
West Chiltington Common17

Horsham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Horsham has recorded 839 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 293th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Mid Sussex1,026 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester1,009 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,410 415,518 411,814 4
Adur547 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing1,015 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,453 117,977 113,941 1

Horsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202525
April 202526
March 202523
February 202540
December 202421
November 202437
October 202432
September 202427
August 202435

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202522
April 202517
March 202516
February 20256
December 202419
November 202421
October 202431
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 439 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202526
May 202529
April 202530
March 202539
February 202539
December 202449
November 2024101
October 202419
September 202423
August 202458

A total of 116 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 2621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 218.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025272
June 2025274
May 2025290
April 2025239
March 2025240
February 2025199
January 20251
December 2024231
November 2024236
October 2024200
September 2024196
August 2024243

A total of 1355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025191
June 2025111
May 2025166
April 2025152
March 2025139
February 202597
December 202472
November 202490
October 2024110
September 202489
August 2024138

A total of 633 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202573
May 202570
April 202554
March 202555
February 202553
December 202453
November 202446
October 202454
September 202463
August 202456

A total of 517 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202545
May 202544
April 202553
March 202536
February 202549
January 20251
December 202448
November 202459
October 202452
September 202437
August 202445

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202513
April 202519
March 202520
February 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 20249
September 202419
August 20249

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 716 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202558
May 202570
April 202559
March 202567
February 202552
December 202454
November 202468
October 202469
September 202466
August 202470

A total of 948 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 2025121
May 2025114
April 202581
March 202592
February 2025105
December 202468
November 202456
October 202487
September 202476
August 202462

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Horsham in July 2025

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

1. Beedingwood Drive (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Bicycle theft1
3. Black Horse Way (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
4. Hillside Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
5. River Mead (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
6. Clovers Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2

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