Crime Rate in Denne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denne

The total recorded crimes in Denne, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denne crime rate of 6.92 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-9.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (2.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
Denne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Horse Way with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • River Mead with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Denne has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Denne)CrimesRank (Denne)CrimesRank (Denne)
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
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

Denne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (53 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202516
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202522
May 202541
April 202534
March 202525
February 202512
December 202420
November 202413
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202546
May 202548
April 202538
March 202539
February 202522
December 202446
November 202447
October 202431
September 202447
August 202448

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202553
May 202564
April 202547
March 202550
February 202544
December 202450
November 202430
October 202440
September 202448
August 202426

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 202410
November 202411
October 20244
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Denne in July 2025

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

1. Black Horse Way (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Bicycle theft1
3. River Mead (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Carfax (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Hewells Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Market Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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