Total Crime Rate
65.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rowan Drive area has the 14th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Billingshurst , and the 97th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rowan Drive (RH14 9BF) in the last 12 months was 65.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.8% higher than the Billingshurst average (59.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 45.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rowan Drive (RH14 9BF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billingshurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jengers Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Jengers Mead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maple Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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