Billingshurst Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw a dramatic shift in Billingshurst's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 175% to become the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.5% of all reported crimes. This marked increase, which took the rate of such offences to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, contrasts sharply with the area's overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000—37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The rise in violent crime follows seasonal patterns, with darker evenings and Halloween likely contributing to heightened opportunities for such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (15.1% of total crimes), decreased by 33.3% compared to September, while shoplifting remained steady at 0.6 per 1,000, 5% below the UK average. The area's crime mix shows a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property crimes (17 incidents) accounting for 32% of the total, compared to 41.5% for violent crimes. This shift may reflect local factors such as the town's proximity to Horsham's retail corridors, which could drive shoplifting, while the rise in violence may be linked to seasonal social dynamics. The data also highlights Billingshurst's continued safety relative to the UK, with rates for anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) and other theft (0.2 per 1,000) significantly below national averages. These figures suggest that while the area has experienced a notable increase in violent crime, its overall crime picture remains markedly safer than the national benchmark.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in violence and sexual offences, which surged by 175% from 8 to 22 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson (from 2 to 6), signals a notable shift in crime patterns. Violent crimes now account for 41.5% of all reported incidents, a marked increase from previous months. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3% (from 12 to 8), and other theft dropped 60% (from 5 to 2), suggesting some areas of the crime profile may be stabilising. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Billingshurst (2.0 per 1,000) remains 25% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting the area's continued relative safety despite the recent surge. For residents, the daily crime rate of 2 incidents per day offers a tangible benchmark for local awareness.

Billingshurst's crime rate in October 2025 rose 32.6% compared to September's 3.6 per 1,000, reaching 4.8 per 1,000. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns, as darker evenings and Halloween may heighten opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in October, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 210 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This figure suggests that while the area has seen a rise in crime, it still experiences fewer incidents per capita than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Billingshurst remains a relatively safe place, with crime levels well below the UK benchmark despite the month-on-month increase.