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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead) | Crimes | Rank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead) | Crimes | Rank (Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead) | |
Denne | 210 | 1 | 1,879 | 1 | 1,263 | 1 |
Billingshurst | 69 | 2 | 681 | 2 | 648 | 2 |
Holbrook West | 29 | 10 | 668 | 3 | 466 | 3 |
Colgate & Rusper | 65 | 3 | 625 | 4 | 365 | 8 |
Forest | 49 | 6 | 473 | 7 | 454 | 4 |
Steyning & Ashurst | 51 | 4 | 354 | 12 | 386 | 7 |
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 43 | 8 | 487 | 6 | 432 | 5 |
Storrington & Washington | 50 | 5 | 491 | 5 | 412 | 6 |
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | 45 | 7 | 414 | 9 | 241 | 15 |
Southwater South & Shipley | 38 | 9 | 414 | 8 | 324 | 9 |
Roffey South | 23 | 13 | 409 | 10 | 297 | 10 |
Trafalgar | 19 | 16 | 349 | 13 | 294 | 11 |
Broadbridge Heath | 17 | 19 | 356 | 11 | 281 | 13 |
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 29 | 11 | 340 | 15 | 213 | 16 |
Henfield | 18 | 18 | 309 | 16 | 283 | 12 |
Roffey North | 24 | 12 | 343 | 14 | 281 | 14 |
Holbrook East | 21 | 14 | 225 | 19 | 181 | 18 |
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 19 | 17 | 257 | 17 | 177 | 19 |
Southwater North | 13 | 21 | 179 | 20 | 155 | 20 |
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 15 | 20 | 104 | 21 | 107 | 21 |
Rudgwick | 9 | 22 | 80 | 22 | 52 | 22 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 2 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 4 |
May 2024 | 2 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 8 |
March 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 6 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 8 |
May 2024 | 8 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 9 |
November 2024 | 3 |
October 2024 | 7 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 8 |
July 2024 | 3 |
June 2024 | 12 |
May 2024 | 6 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 8 |
May 2024 | 5 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 2 |
November 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 4 |
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.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 8 |
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.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 3 |
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.
Month | Count |
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March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 3 |
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.
Month | Count |
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December 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
May 2024 | 1 |
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.
Month | Count |
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August 2024 | 1 |
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.
Month | Count |
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June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead postcode area is presented below.
Total | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Total | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |