Crime Rate in Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest

The total recorded crimes in Forest, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest crime rate of 0.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bennetts Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mills Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Forest has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)
Denne154 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst46 6681 2648 2
Holbrook West52 2668 3466 3
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

Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
December 202415
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 202419

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
August 20241
May 20242

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241

A total of 14 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
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Forest in March 2025

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

1. Station Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Bennetts Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Mills Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Standings Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Bethune Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Laurel Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. Copperfields Manor (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Macleod Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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