Crime in Trafalgar: statistics, rates and trends
303 crimes were recorded in Trafalgar in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trafalgar at a glance
- Crime trends in Trafalgar
- Types of crime in Trafalgar
- Trafalgar compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trafalgar
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trafalgar
- Demographics of Trafalgar
- Questions about crime in Trafalgar
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), anti-social behaviour (103), criminal damage and arson (16) and other theft (16) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,092nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Trafalgar | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 303 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,293 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trafalgar peaked in the year to August 2024 (339 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (231). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 303 | 48.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 276 | 43.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 339 | 53.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 308 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 257 | 40.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 318 | 50.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 45.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 295 | 46.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 231 | 36.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 59 to 103 and violence and sexual offences rose from 95 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 17.5 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trafalgar; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Holbrook East (38.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trafalgar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +287% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +55% |
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | -11% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | +18% |
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | -20% |
| Roffey North | 249 | 39.3 | -18% |
| Roffey South | 387 | 59.6 | +24% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 332 | 57.8 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Trafalgar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barnes Mews” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barnes Mews | 51 |
| On or near B2237 | 30 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Kings Gate | 15 |
| On or near Richmond Mews | 13 |
| On or near Rookwood Park | 12 |
| On or near Eyles Close | 11 |
| On or near Rushams Road | 11 |
| On or near Caterways | 10 |
| On or near Redford Avenue | 10 |
Of the 200 crimes in Trafalgar with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 46.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
Trafalgar has an estimated population of 6,293 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trafalgar average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Trafalgar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trafalgar a safe place to live?
Trafalgar recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,092nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Trafalgar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Trafalgar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trafalgar was up 10% on the year before: 303 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 276 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trafalgar?
About 6,293 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trafalgar?
Trafalgar 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.