Crime Rate in Henfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henfield

The total recorded crimes in Henfield, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henfield crime rate of 18.86 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 Henfield, encompassing approximately 2,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Henfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsfield with total crimes: 4
  • Staples Barn with total crimes: 3

How safe is Henfield?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Henfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 309 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Henfield had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 283 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Henfield recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Henfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Henfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Henfield has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 18.86 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Henfield crimes were 309. The crime rate of Henfield in 2024 was 138.76 (year) or 11.56 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Henfield were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.08 (year) or 10.59 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Henfield)CrimesRank (Henfield)CrimesRank (Henfield)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
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
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

Henfield 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 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 202513
February 20256
January 20251
December 202418
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244

High Crime Locations Henfield in July 2025

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

1. Newman Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Kingsfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Staples Barn (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Coopers Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Meadow Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chess Brook Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Kidders Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wisden Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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