Crime Rate in Billingshurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billingshurst

The total recorded crimes in Billingshurst, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingshurst crime rate of 4.87 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Billingshurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Underwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Holders Close with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Lane with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Billingshurst has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)
Denne154 11,879 11,263 1
Holbrook West52 2668 3466 3
Forest50 3473 7454 4
Colgate & Rusper41 7625 4365 8
Roffey South47 4409 10297 10
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley36 9487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington46 5491 5412 6
Steyning & Ashurst40 8354 12386 7
Southwater South & Shipley17 16414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote7 21414 9241 15
Southwater North34 10179 20155 20
Trafalgar22 14349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath8 20356 11281 13
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham33 11257 17177 19
Henfield28 12309 16283 12
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington25 13340 15213 16
Roffey North18 15343 14281 14
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead13 18235 18187 17
Holbrook East16 17225 19181 18
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding11 19104 21107 21
Rudgwick5 2280 2252 22

Billingshurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202522
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 20249
August 202413
July 202416
June 202454
May 202430
April 202421

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 202417
April 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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
April 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Underwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Holders Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Myrtle Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carpenters (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Freshlands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Stanley Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Briars Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Summers Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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