Crime Rate in Denne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denne

The total recorded crimes in Denne, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denne crime rate of 8.70 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 Denne, encompassing approximately 24,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
Denne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Carfax with total crimes: 17

How safe is Denne?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Denne reported a higher crime volume than the Horsham average, with 1,879 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Denne witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Denne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 1,263 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Denne witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Denne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Denne has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 8.70 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Denne crimes were 1,879. The crime rate of Denne in 2024 was 77.85 (year) or 6.49 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Denne were around 1,263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.33 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Denne)CrimesRank (Denne)CrimesRank (Denne)
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
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

Denne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (92 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202534
March 202525
February 202512
December 202420
November 202413
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419
July 202421
June 202452
May 202430

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202419
July 202425
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 525 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202538
March 202539
February 202522
December 202446
November 202447
October 202431
September 202447
August 202448
July 202440
June 202476
May 202443

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 202410
November 202411
October 20244
September 20243
August 202414
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 566 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202547
March 202550
February 202544
December 202450
November 202430
October 202440
September 202448
August 202426
July 202439
June 202492
May 202436

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Denne in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
3. Carfax (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Black Horse Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. East Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
7. Hewells Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Arthur Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. River Mead (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1

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