Crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding: statistics, rates and trends
103 crimes were recorded in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding at a glance
- Crime trends in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- Types of crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- Nuthurst & Lower Beeding compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- Demographics of Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- Questions about crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (32), anti-social behaviour (16) and other theft (15) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,701st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 103 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.7 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,150 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding of any year here (103 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 103 | 32.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 126 | 40.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 108 | 34.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 126 | 40.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 124 | 39.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 149 | 47.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 121 | 38.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 118 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 134 | 42.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 50 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 10.2 | 34.2 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 5.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nuthurst & Lower Beeding; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater North (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nuthurst & Lower Beeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | +32% |
| Roffey South | 387 | 59.6 | +82% |
| Roffey North | 249 | 39.3 | +20% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +470% |
| Southwater North | 184 | 27.6 | -16% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | +47% |
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | +18% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +128% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Handcross Road”, “Petrol Station” and “Sports/Recreation Area” (7 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Handcross Road | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Church Close | 6 |
| On or near Race Track | 6 |
| On or near Handford Way | 5 |
| On or near Nuthurst Road | 5 |
| On or near Park Lane | 5 |
| On or near Copsale Road | 4 |
| On or near Coolhurst Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 87 crimes in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding with one. The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 62.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 2 | 2.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding has an estimated population of 3,150 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nuthurst & Lower Beeding average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nuthurst & Lower Beeding a safe place to live?
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,701st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 32 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding was down 18% on the year before: 103 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 126 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nuthurst & Lower Beeding?
About 3,150 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nuthurst & Lower Beeding?
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding 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.