Crime in Forest, Horsham: statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Forest, Horsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Forest, Horsham
- Questions about crime in Forest, Horsham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (137), anti-social behaviour (118) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,330th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Forest, Horsham | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 387 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,985 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Forest, Horsham of any year here (387 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 387 | 43.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 453 | 50.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 398 | 44.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 443 | 49.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 451 | 50.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 490 | 54.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 564 | 62.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 596 | 66.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 557 | 62.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 118, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 26 and violence and sexual offences fell from 182 to 137.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Forest, Horsham; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Nuthurst & Lower Beeding (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest, Horsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey South | 387 | 59.6 | +38% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | +12% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +73% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +333% |
| Roffey North | 249 | 39.3 | -9% |
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | -10% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | +31% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 103 | 32.7 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Forest, Horsham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Bennetts Road | 22 |
| On or near Laurel Walk | 19 |
| On or near New Street | 19 |
| On or near Eversfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Bethune Road | 15 |
| On or near Nightingales Close | 14 |
| On or near Booth Way | 13 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 11 |
Of the 269 crimes in Forest, Horsham with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Forest, Horsham has an estimated population of 8,985 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest, Horsham average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Forest, Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Forest, Horsham a safe place to live?
Forest, Horsham recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,330th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Forest, Horsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Forest, Horsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest, Horsham was down 15% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest, Horsham?
About 8,985 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest, Horsham?
Forest, Horsham is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.