Billingshurst Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billingshurst's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a combination of stability and emerging concerns. The area's overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 47.4% below the UK average, continues to position it as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. This figure is particularly striking given the local context of a semi-rural environment within a larger market town, where lower population density typically correlates with reduced crime rates. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 45.7% of total incidents—though this remains 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while less severe than violence, constituted 23.9% of crimes and showed a stark 120% month-on-month increase. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for such behaviour. Public order offences, at 10.9% of total crimes, also saw a 16.7% decline from February, though they remain 9% below the UK average. The data suggests a mixed picture: while the area's overall safety remains intact, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour indicates a need for targeted community engagement. The relatively low rates of property crime—only 8 incidents compared to 21 violent crimes—contrast with the UK profile, where property crime typically dominates. This divergence may reflect Billingshurst's unique character as a built-up area within a historically rural region, where community ties and limited commercial activity could contribute to lower property crime rates. However, the absence of significant drops in violent crime, despite the overall low rate, warrants continued monitoring, particularly as the area adapts to seasonal changes.

March 2025 saw a sharp 120% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from five to 11. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, signals a troubling shift in local crime dynamics. While other theft and shoplifting rates declined, the surge in anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings. Violent crimes accounted for 45.7% of total incidents, a figure that remains 30% below the UK average for this category. This contrast highlights Billingshurst's unique position: despite a notable spike in certain offences, the area continues to outperform national benchmarks in several key areas. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in public spaces where anti-social behaviour has increased sharply. The 100% rise in criminal damage and arson also points to potential vulnerabilities in property security, though the overall rate of these crimes remains below UK levels.

Billingshurst's crime rate in March 2025 remained 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 8.0% compared to February's rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This suggests a continued trend of relative safety compared to the UK average, though the month-on-month shift merits closer attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31 days, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific weeks. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure of one crime for every 242 residents underscores the rarity of incidents in Billingshurst. This is particularly noteworthy in a built-up area, where higher population density typically correlates with higher crime rates. The data also highlights the area's divergence from national trends, with several categories—such as violence and sexual offences—remaining significantly below UK averages. These figures, while promising, should be contextualised within the local environment, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to lower crime levels.