Crime Rate in Henfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henfield

The total recorded crimes in Henfield, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henfield crime rate of 8.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Henfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fletcher Way with total crimes: 2
  • Staples Barn with total crimes: 2
  • Benson Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Henfield has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Henfield)CrimesRank (Henfield)CrimesRank (Henfield)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
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
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

Henfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202513
February 20256
January 20251
December 202418
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
October 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Henfield in May 2025

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

1. Fletcher Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Staples Barn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Benson Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parsonage Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sake Ride Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. Kidders Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollands Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Wisden Walk (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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