Crime Rate in Holbrook West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holbrook West

The total recorded crimes in Holbrook West, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holbrook West crime rate of 1.93 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 Holbrook West, encompassing approximately 15,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Holbrook West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Rusper Road with total crimes: 3
  • B2180 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Holbrook West?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Holbrook West reported a higher crime volume than the Horsham average, with 668 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holbrook West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Holbrook West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 466 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holbrook West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Holbrook West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Holbrook West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holbrook West has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Holbrook West crimes were 668. The crime rate of Holbrook West in 2024 was 44.40 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holbrook West were around 466 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.98 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holbrook West)CrimesRank (Holbrook West)CrimesRank (Holbrook West)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
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
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

Holbrook West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 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 11 incidents.

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202513
February 202513
December 202413
November 202424
October 202421
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
December 20246
November 202418
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

High Crime Locations Holbrook West in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rusper Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. B2180 (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
4. Parkside Mews (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peary Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pondtail Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Warnham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenfinch Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barttelot Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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