Crime in Southwater South & Shipley: statistics, rates and trends
408 crimes were recorded in Southwater South & Shipley in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Southwater South & Shipley
- Questions about crime in Southwater South & Shipley
- About this data
408 crimes were recorded in Southwater South & Shipley in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southwater South & Shipley has the 3,031st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southwater South & Shipley | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 408 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.8 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,192 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southwater South & Shipley was highest in the year to July 2021 (573 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (279). Over the whole period it rose 46%, 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 | 408 | 49.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 375 | 45.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 369 | 45.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 392 | 47.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 457 | 55.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 573 | 69.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 341 | 41.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 305 | 37.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 279 | 34.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southwater South & Shipley 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 (+67%) and public order (+18%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 15.5 | 0.45 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 13.1 | 0.85 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -14% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +18% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +22% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -14% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -27% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.38 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southwater South & Shipley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southwater South & Shipley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southwater South & Shipley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southwater South & Shipley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southwater South & Shipley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southwater South & Shipley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southwater South & Shipley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southwater South & Shipley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southwater South & Shipley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southwater South & Shipley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southwater South & Shipley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southwater South & Shipley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southwater South & Shipley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southwater South & Shipley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southwater South & Shipley 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southwater South & Shipley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southwater South & Shipley 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southwater South & Shipley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southwater South & Shipley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwater South & Shipley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater North | 188 | 28.2 | -43% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +266% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 343 | 59.7 | +20% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | +12% |
| Billingshurst | 529 | 50.9 | +2% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | -8% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | -17% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 101 | 32.1 | -36% |
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 Southwater South & Shipley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Becks Way | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Fairbank Road | 18 |
| On or near Roman Lane | 18 |
| On or near Linfield Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near West Chiltington Lane | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Bakers Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southwater South & Shipley 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 | 136 | 33.3% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Southwater South & Shipley has an estimated population of 8,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southwater South & Shipley sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southwater South & Shipley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Southwater South & Shipley a safe place to live?
Southwater South & Shipley recorded 49.8 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 Southwater South & Shipley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Southwater South & Shipley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwater South & Shipley was up 9% on the year before: 408 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 375 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southwater South & Shipley?
Southwater South & Shipley 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 Southwater South & Shipley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.