Crime in Forest, Horsham: statistics, rates and trends
372 crimes were recorded in Forest, Horsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Forest, Horsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest, Horsham
- Types of crime in Forest, Horsham
- Forest, Horsham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest, Horsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest, Horsham
- Population and deprivation in Forest, Horsham
- Questions about crime in Forest, Horsham
- About this data
372 crimes were recorded in Forest, Horsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 128 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Forest, Horsham has the 3,393rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Forest, Horsham | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 372 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,985 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Forest, Horsham was highest in the year to July 2019 (587 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (372). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 372 | 41.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 454 | 50.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 404 | 45.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 454 | 50.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 448 | 49.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 501 | 55.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 580 | 64.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 587 | 65.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 541 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Forest, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+26%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and public order (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 14.2 | 0.42 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 12.5 | 0.81 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -8% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +100% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -44% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 0.69 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -46% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Forest, Horsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Forest, Horsham recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Forest, Horsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Forest, Horsham recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Forest, Horsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Forest, Horsham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Forest, Horsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Forest, Horsham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Forest, Horsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Forest, Horsham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Forest, Horsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Forest, Horsham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Forest, Horsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Forest, Horsham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Forest, Horsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Forest, Horsham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Forest, Horsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Forest, Horsham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Forest, Horsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Forest, Horsham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Forest, Horsham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Forest, Horsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Forest, Horsham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Forest, Horsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Forest, Horsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Forest, Horsham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest, Horsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey South | 370 | 56.9 | +38% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | +10% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +78% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +341% |
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | -5% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | -5% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | +35% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 101 | 32.1 | -23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Forest, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Bennetts Road | 18 |
| On or near Laurel Walk | 17 |
| On or near New Street | 17 |
| On or near Eversfield Road | 16 |
| On or near Bethune Road | 15 |
| On or near Booth Way | 15 |
| On or near Nightingales Close | 14 |
| On or near Mills Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Forest, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 112 | 30.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Forest, Horsham has an estimated population of 8,985. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Forest, Horsham sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Forest, Horsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Forest, Horsham a safe place to live?
Forest, Horsham recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Forest, Horsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Forest, Horsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest, Horsham was down 18% on the year before: 372 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 454 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Forest, Horsham?
Forest, Horsham is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Forest, Horsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.