Billingshurst Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a continuation of Billingshurst’s trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average. At 4.5 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate was 32.8% lower than the national average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in keeping crime levels low, even as seasonal factors like winter and the pre-spring lull influence activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44% of all reported incidents. While this category remains a concern, it is still 15% below the UK average, suggesting that targeted interventions may be contributing to this relative safety. Vehicle crime, however, showed a stark contrast, with a 100% increase from the previous month, placing it 89% above the UK average. This spike could be linked to seasonal changes, such as increased reliance on vehicles during harsher weather or fluctuations in parking patterns. The overall picture illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in certain categories and the broader success of maintaining a safer environment compared to the national context. The low crime rate, combined with a focus on addressing rising vehicle-related offences, highlights the need for adaptive strategies that consider both local conditions and national trends.

February 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a stark contrast to the 52% below UK average for this category. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, jumping from 0 to 8 cases, placing it 89% above the UK average. This surge in vehicle-related offences may be linked to increased traffic during the winter months or seasonal changes in parking patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 37.5%, falling from 8 to 5 incidents, a trend consistent with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained a dominant category, accounting for 44% of all crimes, yet still 15% below the UK average. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories showing resilience while others fluctuate sharply.

Billingshurst's crime rate in February 2025 rose slightly by 2.0% compared to the previous month, from 4.4 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This small increase, however, remains well below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure figure indicates that one crime occurred for roughly every 223 residents. This suggests that, despite the slight upward trend, the area continues to experience significantly lower crime rates than the national average. The population context further underscores that the risk of encountering a crime in Billingshurst remains lower than in larger, more densely populated UK regions. The combination of low daily crime counts and a population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe community, even as minor fluctuations occur.