Crime in Billingshurst: statistics, rates and trends
540 crimes were recorded in Billingshurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billingshurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Billingshurst
- Types of crime in Billingshurst
- Billingshurst compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Billingshurst
- Streets with the most crime in Billingshurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billingshurst
- Demographics of Billingshurst
- Questions about crime in Billingshurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (193), anti-social behaviour (107) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,113th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Billingshurst | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 540 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,393 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Billingshurst peaked in the year to August 2021 (812 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (445). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 540 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 583 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 715 | 68.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 723 | 69.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 703 | 67.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 812 | 78.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 704 | 67.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 540 | 52.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 445 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and other theft (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 51, while other theft fell from 47 to 36 and public order fell from 60 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 18.6 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Billingshurst; the highest is Horsham (78.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley and Wonersh (32.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billingshurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater | 437 | 37.2 | -28% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | +9% |
| Horsham | 3,924 | 78.1 | +50% |
| Storrington | 312 | 47.0 | -10% |
| Cranleigh | 578 | 43.9 | -15% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | +6% |
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | +1% |
| Bramley and Wonersh | 166 | 32.6 | -37% |
Billingshurst is the one area listed within Billingshurst, with 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst | Neighbourhood | 10,393 | 540 | 52.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Billingshurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Jengers Mead | 28 |
| On or near Pond Close | 20 |
| On or near Station Road | 19 |
| On or near Oaklands | 18 |
| On or near Myrtle Lane | 16 |
| On or near Clevelands | 14 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 14 |
| On or near Newbridge Road | 14 |
| On or near Briars Lane | 12 |
Of the 433 crimes in Billingshurst with a recorded outcome, 46% 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 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Billingshurst has an estimated population of 10,393 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billingshurst average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billingshurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billingshurst a safe place to live?
Billingshurst recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,113th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Billingshurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Billingshurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingshurst was down 7% on the year before: 540 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 583 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billingshurst?
About 10,393 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billingshurst?
Billingshurst 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.