Billingshurst Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billingshurst's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 34.9% below the UK average of 8.6. This figure reflects a marked improvement compared to the national picture, though the month-on-month increase from 4.1 to 5.6 suggests a subtle shift in local dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.6% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (25.8%) and shoplifting (9.7%), both of which remained significantly below their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as July is typically a peak period for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events in the area. The relatively high rate of violent crime could be linked to increased foot traffic in public spaces during the summer, though the overall figure remains well below national levels. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, was 10% below the UK average, reflecting the community's efforts in maintaining public order. Shoplifting incidents, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 23% lower than the UK average, suggesting that retail areas may be effectively managed despite the summer rush. The low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.1 per 1,000) further underscore the area's comparative safety. These figures highlight Billingshurst's unique position as a relatively secure built-up area within Horsham, where local initiatives and seasonal factors appear to balance out broader national trends.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with robbery, other crime, and burglary each increasing from zero to one or two incidents, a 100% rise in each category. This contrasts with declines in possession of weapons (-66.7%), criminal damage and arson (-66.7%), and public order offences (-40%). The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.6% of all crimes, remain 21% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 10% below the UK average, while shoplifting was 23% below. These figures suggest that while certain crime types have risen sharply, the overall profile of Billingshurst remains distinct from national trends, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour still lower than the UK average. For residents, the absence of criminal damage and arson incidents compared to previous months may indicate a temporary reduction in such offences, though the increase in robbery warrants attention.

Billingshurst's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 34.9% compared to June 2025, moving from 4.1 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. While this increase marks a shift, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, a figure that reflects the small population of 11,140 residents. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the community size. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, even as the rate has increased compared to the previous month. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though the upward trend in July suggests a need for continued monitoring of local patterns.