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 July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead crime rate of 24.67 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mercers Mead with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Horsham.

    • 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 areas in the Horsham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 24.67 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead)CrimesRank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead)CrimesRank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
Colgate & Rusper79 2625 4365 8
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
Forest30 11473 7454 4
Storrington & Washington53 4491 5412 6
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley34 8487 6432 5
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
Southwater South & Shipley31 10414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20 18414 9241 15
Trafalgar33 9349 13294 11
Roffey South28 13409 10297 10
Broadbridge Heath29 12356 11281 13
Roffey North21 17343 14281 14
Holbrook East27 14225 19181 18
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington19 20340 15213 16
Southwater North21 16179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20258
March 20251
December 20243
November 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 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

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

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

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mercers Mead (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Grinder'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Browning'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kennel Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Burnthouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Picts Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. South Leas (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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