Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.20 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 Forest, encompassing approximately 151,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Park with total crimes: 3
  • Bennetts Road with total crimes: 3
  • Standings Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Forest?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Forest reported a higher crime volume than the Horsham average, with 473 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Forest experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 454 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Forest has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Forest crimes were 473. The crime rate of Forest in 2024 was 6.44 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest were around 454 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.13 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
Colgate & Rusper79 2625 4365 8
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
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

Forest 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202526
May 202524
April 202519
March 202522
February 202515
December 202415
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202514
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Forest in July 2025

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

1. Woodland Park (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bennetts Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Standings Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Potters Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St John Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moons Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Laurel Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Eady Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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