Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bennetts Road with total crimes: 5
  • New Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Forest has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)CrimesRank (Forest)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
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

Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202522
February 202515
December 202415
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
May 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Forest in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
2. Bennetts Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Park Terrace East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bedford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Station Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Booth Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Eversfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tanyard Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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