Crime in Henfield: statistics, rates and trends
323 crimes were recorded in Henfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Henfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Henfield
- Types of crime in Henfield
- Henfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Henfield
- Streets with the most crime in Henfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Henfield
- Population and deprivation in Henfield
- Questions about crime in Henfield
- About this data
323 crimes were recorded in Henfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Henfield has the 1,074th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Henfield | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 323 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,907 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Henfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (374 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (222). Over the whole period it rose 45%, 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 | 323 | 54.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 281 | 47.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 294 | 49.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 327 | 55.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 260 | 44.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 303 | 51.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 374 | 63.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 274 | 46.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 222 | 37.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Henfield 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 public order (+77%) and anti-social behaviour (+68%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 20.7 | 0.60 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +68% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -28% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +233% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +42% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +100% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.41 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.87 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Henfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Henfield recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Henfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Henfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Henfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Henfield recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Henfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Henfield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Henfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Henfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Henfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Henfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Henfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Henfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Henfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Henfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Henfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Henfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Henfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Henfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Henfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Henfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Henfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Henfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Henfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Henfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Henfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Henfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Henfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Henfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Henfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | 922 | 61.8 | +13% |
| Burgess Hill | 2,476 | 72.1 | +32% |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1,645 | 69.2 | +27% |
| Southwick (Adur) | 954 | 76.5 | +40% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,880 | 65.6 | +20% |
| Southwater | 428 | 36.4 | -33% |
| Storrington | 309 | 46.6 | -15% |
| Brighton and Hove | 34,620 | 123.3 | +125% |
1 areas within Henfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Henfield had the highest rate (54.7 per 1,000) and Henfield the lowest (54.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henfield | Neighbourhood | 5,907 | 323 | 54.7 |
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 Henfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coopers Way | 58 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Fletcher Way | 16 |
| On or near Meadow Drive | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Kidders Lane | 13 |
| On or near North Mead | 13 |
| On or near Chess Brook Green | 9 |
| On or near Hollands Road | 8 |
| On or near Hudson Way | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Henfield 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 | 111 | 34.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Henfield has an estimated population of 5,907. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Henfield sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Henfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Henfield a safe place to live?
Henfield recorded 54.7 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 Henfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Henfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Henfield was up 15% on the year before: 323 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Henfield?
Henfield 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 Henfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.