Billingshurst Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billingshurst's crime rate in August 2025 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) stands at 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture where crime remains significantly higher. This performance aligns with the area's character as a semi-rural built-up area within Horsham, where lower population density and a quieter lifestyle may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (22.7% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and shoplifting (15.9%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour and violence potentially linked to community interactions and public spaces. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—might have influenced crime patterns, though the data shows no significant increase in burglary or theft from the person, which are typically higher in tourist-heavy areas. Instead, shoplifting remains a notable concern, tied to retail activity in the area. The low crime rate compared to the UK average may also reflect effective local policing or a generally stable social environment, though the surge in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific categories.

August 2025 witnessed a sharp 63% reduction in violence and sexual offences, with reported cases dropping from 27 to 10—a significant shift in the area's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour also fell by half, declining from 16 to 8 incidents, suggesting improved community management or seasonal factors influencing public conduct. However, criminal damage and arson surged by 300%, rising from one to four incidents, a stark contrast that may reflect unseasonal weather patterns or isolated incidents. Vehicle crime and other crime both increased by 100%, though these categories remain well below UK averages (23% and 25% below, respectively). Other crime—a category encompassing diverse offences—was 25% above the UK average, a figure that could signal unique local challenges or reporting disparities. These fluctuations highlight the area's complex crime dynamics, where some categories align with national trends while others diverge sharply.

Billingshurst's crime rate in August 2025 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) marks a 29.1% decrease from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. Daily crime counts averaged approximately one per day, a rate that, when scaled to the area's population of 11,140, illustrates the manageable nature of local crime challenges. This decline aligns with broader patterns observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas, where lower population density and community-focused policing may contribute to reduced crime rates. The area's monthly exposure figure—1-in-253 residents—suggests that most residents experience no direct impact from crime, though targeted incidents in specific categories (notably other crime) remain areas for local monitoring.