Crime Rate in Henfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henfield

The total recorded crimes in Henfield, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henfield crime rate of 12.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Henfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beverley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wisden Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Northcroft 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Henfield has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 12.57 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)
Denne154 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst46 6681 2648 2
Holbrook West52 2668 3466 3
Forest50 3473 7454 4
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
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

Henfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20251
December 202418
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202426
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

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

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Henfield in March 2025

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

1. Beverley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Wisden Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Northcroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sake Ride Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newman Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Meadow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Staples Barn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hollands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Buckwish Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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