Crime Rate in Billingshurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billingshurst

The total recorded crimes in Billingshurst, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingshurst crime rate of 7.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Billingshurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arun Road with total crimes: 6
  • Jengers Mead with total crimes: 6
  • Oaklands with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Billingshurst has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 7.31 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billingshurst)CrimesRank (Billingshurst)CrimesRank (Billingshurst)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
Steyning & Ashurst51 4354 12386 7
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley43 8487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington50 5491 5412 6
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote45 7414 9241 15
Southwater South & Shipley38 9414 8324 9
Roffey South23 13409 10297 10
Trafalgar19 16349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath17 19356 11281 13
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington29 11340 15213 16
Henfield18 18309 16283 12
Roffey North24 12343 14281 14
Holbrook East21 14225 19181 18
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead20 15235 18187 17
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham19 17257 17177 19
Southwater North13 21179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15 20104 21107 21
Rudgwick9 2280 2252 22

Billingshurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202528
March 202521
February 202522
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 20249
August 202413
July 202416
June 202454
May 202430

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Billingshurst in May 2025

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

1. Arun Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
2. Jengers Mead (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Oaklands (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Furze View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Daux Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Stane Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Other theft1
7. Pond Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Briars Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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