Crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding: statistics, rates and trends
101 crimes were recorded in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- Questions about crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- About this data
101 crimes were recorded in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 33 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nuthurst & Lower Beeding has the 3,716th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 101 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.1 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,150 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding was highest in the year to July 2021 (154 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (101). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 101 | 32.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 126 | 40.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 109 | 34.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 130 | 41.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 120 | 38.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 154 | 48.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 119 | 37.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 115 | 36.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 137 | 43.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 10.5 | 0.31 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.7 | 0.37 | +64% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.4 | 0.70 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -42% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -36% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.2 | 0.33 | +75% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 0.08 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -71% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nuthurst & Lower Beeding, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nuthurst & Lower Beeding.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nuthurst & Lower Beeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | +29% |
| Roffey South | 370 | 56.9 | +78% |
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | +22% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +469% |
| Southwater North | 188 | 28.2 | -12% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | +42% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | +23% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +130% |
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 Nuthurst & Lower Beeding over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Race Track | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Church Close | 6 |
| On or near Copsale Road | 6 |
| On or near Handcross Road | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Nuthurst Road | 5 |
| On or near Park Lane | 5 |
| On or near The Quarries | 5 |
| On or near Handford Way | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 49.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 17.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.0% |
| Under investigation | 2 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% |
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding has an estimated population of 3,150. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nuthurst & Lower Beeding |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Nuthurst & Lower Beeding a safe place to live?
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding recorded 32.1 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 Nuthurst & Lower Beeding?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (18).
Is crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding was down 20% on the year before: 101 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 126 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nuthurst & Lower Beeding?
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding 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 Nuthurst & Lower Beeding. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.