Crime Rate in Billingshurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billingshurst

The total recorded crimes in Billingshurst, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingshurst crime rate of 6.57 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 Billingshurst, encompassing approximately 9,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Billingshurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jengers Mead with total crimes: 6
  • Cedars Farm Close with total crimes: 6
  • Luxford Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Billingshurst?

To understand the safety of Billingshurst, we need to analyze Billingshurst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Billingshurst reported a higher crime volume than the Horsham average, with 681 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Billingshurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Billingshurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 648 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Billingshurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Billingshurst has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Billingshurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Billingshurst has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.57 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Billingshurst crimes were 681. The crime rate of Billingshurst in 2024 was 72.14 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billingshurst were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.64 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billingshurst)CrimesRank (Billingshurst)CrimesRank (Billingshurst)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Colgate & Rusper79 2625 4365 8
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
Forest30 11473 7454 4
Storrington & Washington53 4491 5412 6
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley34 8487 6432 5
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
Southwater South & Shipley31 10414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20 18414 9241 15
Trafalgar33 9349 13294 11
Roffey South28 13409 10297 10
Broadbridge Heath29 12356 11281 13
Roffey North21 17343 14281 14
Holbrook East27 14225 19181 18
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington19 20340 15213 16
Southwater North21 16179 20155 20
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

Billingshurst 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202519
May 202532
April 202528
March 202521
February 202522
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Billingshurst in July 2025

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

1. Jengers Mead (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cedars Farm Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Luxford Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Myrtle Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
5. Hayes Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Bridgewater Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Newbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Arun Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brooker'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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