Crime Rate in Southwater South & Shipley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwater South & Shipley

The total recorded crimes in Southwater South & Shipley, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwater South & Shipley crime rate of 4.40 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 Southwater South & Shipley, encompassing approximately 7,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Southwater South & Shipley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • West Chiltington Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Fairbank Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southwater South & Shipley?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Southwater South & Shipley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 414 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southwater South & Shipley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Southwater South & Shipley had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 324 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southwater South & Shipley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Southwater South & Shipley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southwater South & Shipley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southwater South & Shipley has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Southwater South & Shipley crimes were 414. The crime rate of Southwater South & Shipley in 2024 was 58.78 (year) or 4.90 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwater South & Shipley were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.00 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwater South & Shipley)CrimesRank (Southwater South & Shipley)CrimesRank (Southwater South & Shipley)
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
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
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

Southwater South & Shipley 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 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 (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 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 (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202514
April 202515
March 20257
February 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202413
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20255
February 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

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

High Crime Locations Southwater South & Shipley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southwater South & Shipley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Chiltington Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Fairbank Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Becks Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. College Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Hazel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Coneyhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Chamberlain Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coneyhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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