Billingshurst Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Billingshurst's June 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 30.6% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance places the built-up area within Horsham firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of property-related offences, with vehicle crime (19 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (12) accounting for 47.6% of all recorded crimes. Violent crime, though significant at 21 cases, constituted only 31.8% of the total, a proportion lower than the UK average of 35%. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this mix: the start of summer may have increased vehicle movement through the area, while longer daylight hours could have influenced both anti-social behaviour patterns and the reduced incidence of shoplifting. The UK comparison highlights a striking anomaly in vehicle crime — 1.7 per 1,000 in Billingshurst compared to the national average of 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local infrastructure characteristics, such as the presence of older residential areas with higher vehicle density or temporary increases in traffic due to seasonal events. Meanwhile, the area's performance in violent crime and public order offences — 35% and 40% below UK averages respectively — suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that discourage such offences. The overall picture illustrates a place where the built-up nature of the area, combined with its proximity to Horsham's urban core, creates a unique crime profile that balances low overall rates with specific vulnerabilities in vehicle-related offences.

Vehicle crime surged 280% in June, jumping from 5 to 19 incidents — a figure 262% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This spike contrasts sharply with a 60% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 5 to 2 cases. Anti-social behaviour also rose 50%, reaching 12 incidents, while public order offences dropped 20% to 4. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable divergence from the UK profile: while violent crime remains a concern (21 cases, 31.8% of total), property crime now dominates due to the vehicle crime surge. This anomaly may partly explain the 4.6% monthly increase in overall crime rate. Residents might find the 262% gap between local vehicle crime rates and the UK average particularly noteworthy, suggesting unique local factors influencing this category.

Billingshurst's crime rate in June 2023 rose 4.6% from May's 5.7 per 1,000 to 5.9 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. This monthly increase aligns with a pattern observed in other small built-up areas during summer, where temporary spikes in certain crime types occur without sustained elevation. The daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day in June, a figure consistent with the area's low-density population and limited urban infrastructure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, reflecting the area's relatively safe environment despite the rise in vehicle crime. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime per 117 residents. The population-scaled perspective underscores Billingshurst's position as a low-crime built-up area within Horsham, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity contribute to sustained safety levels.