Crime Rate in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

The total recorded crimes in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead crime rate of 16.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead, encompassing approximately 770 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Meyers Wood with total crimes: 2
  • Grinder'S Lane with total crimes: 1
  • The Green with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead?

To understand the safety of Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead, we need to analyze Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 235 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 187 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 16.88 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead crimes were 235. The crime rate of Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead in 2024 was 305.12 (year) or 25.43 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead were around 187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 242.79 (year) or 20.23 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)
Denne154 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst46 6681 2648 2
Holbrook West52 2668 3466 3
Forest50 3473 7454 4
Colgate & Rusper41 7625 4365 8
Roffey South47 4409 10297 10
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley36 9487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington46 5491 5412 6
Steyning & Ashurst40 8354 12386 7
Southwater South & Shipley17 16414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote7 21414 9241 15
Southwater North34 10179 20155 20
Trafalgar22 14349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath8 20356 11281 13
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham33 11257 17177 19
Henfield28 12309 16283 12
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington25 13340 15213 16
Roffey North18 15343 14281 14
Holbrook East16 17225 19181 18
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding11 19104 21107 21
Rudgwick5 2280 2252 22

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20246
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Meyers Wood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Grinder'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
3. The Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Browning'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Burnthouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brook Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Potters Green (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Greentree Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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