Crime Rate in Steyning & Ashurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Steyning & Ashurst

The total recorded crimes in Steyning & Ashurst, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Steyning & Ashurst crime rate of 4.06 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 Steyning & Ashurst, encompassing approximately 5,658 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Steyning & Ashurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perrots Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Coxham Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Steyning & Ashurst?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Steyning & Ashurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 354 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Steyning & Ashurst recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Steyning & Ashurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 386 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Steyning & Ashurst witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Steyning & Ashurst has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Steyning & Ashurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Steyning & Ashurst has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Steyning & Ashurst crimes were 354. The crime rate of Steyning & Ashurst in 2024 was 62.56 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Steyning & Ashurst were around 386 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.21 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Steyning & Ashurst)CrimesRank (Steyning & Ashurst)CrimesRank (Steyning & Ashurst)
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
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
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

Steyning & Ashurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202540
May 202534
April 20253
March 202512
February 202536
November 20244
October 202423
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Steyning & Ashurst in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Steyning & Ashurst postcode area is presented below.

1. Perrots Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
3. Coxham Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shooting Field (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bowmans Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Coombe Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bank Passage (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. King'S Stone Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Middle Mead (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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