Crime in Southwater South & Shipley: statistics, rates and trends
411 crimes were recorded in Southwater South & Shipley in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southwater South & Shipley at a glance
- Crime trends in Southwater South & Shipley
- Types of crime in Southwater South & Shipley
- Southwater South & Shipley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southwater South & Shipley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southwater South & Shipley
- Demographics of Southwater South & Shipley
- Questions about crime in Southwater South & Shipley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (110) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,019th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Southwater South & Shipley | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 411 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.2 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,192 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southwater South & Shipley peaked in the year to August 2021 (579 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (269). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 53%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 411 | 50.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 363 | 44.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 385 | 47.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 383 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 441 | 53.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 579 | 70.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 361 | 44.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 312 | 38.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 269 | 32.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and other theft (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 58 to 110, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 15.1 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 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.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southwater South & Shipley; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater North (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwater South & Shipley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater North | 184 | 27.6 | -45% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +271% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 332 | 57.8 | +15% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | +13% |
| Billingshurst | 540 | 52.0 | +4% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | -4% |
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | -14% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 103 | 32.7 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Southwater South & Shipley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Becks Way” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Becks Way | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Fairbank Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Linfield Close | 18 |
| On or near Roman Lane | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Bakers Close | 12 |
| On or near Pipers Close | 11 |
Of the 301 crimes in Southwater South & Shipley with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 46.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Southwater South & Shipley has an estimated population of 8,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southwater South & Shipley average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southwater South & Shipley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southwater South & Shipley a safe place to live?
Southwater South & Shipley recorded 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,019th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Southwater South & Shipley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Southwater South & Shipley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwater South & Shipley was up 13% on the year before: 411 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southwater South & Shipley?
About 8,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southwater South & Shipley?
Southwater South & Shipley 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.