Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wicks Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Billingshurst , and the 166th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wicks Road (RH14 9UF) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 24.7% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wicks Road (RH14 9UF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 41 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 | Burglary | Carpenters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cleve Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Forge Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Renton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alicks Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oaklands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaklands | Under investigation |
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