Total Crime Rate
51.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bolney Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead , and the 139th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bolney Road (RH13 8AE) in the last 12 months was 51.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.4% higher than the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead average (35.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bolney Road (RH13 8AE), the main crime hotspot is near Holm Oaks. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holm Oaks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fairfield Cottages | Under investigation |
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