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 May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead crime rate of 25.97 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kentstreet Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Holm Oaks with total crimes: 2
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre 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 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 May 2025 the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 25.97 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead)CrimesRank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead)CrimesRank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
Steyning & Ashurst51 4354 12386 7
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley43 8487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington50 5491 5412 6
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote45 7414 9241 15
Southwater South & Shipley38 9414 8324 9
Roffey South23 13409 10297 10
Trafalgar19 16349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath17 19356 11281 13
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington29 11340 15213 16
Henfield18 18309 16283 12
Roffey North24 12343 14281 14
Holbrook East21 14225 19181 18
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham19 17257 17177 19
Southwater North13 21179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15 20104 21107 21
Rudgwick9 2280 2252 22

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20251
December 20243
November 20246
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

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

1. Kentstreet Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Holm Oaks (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Kippens Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Alley Groves (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Mercers Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Acorn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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