Crime Rate in Steyning & Ashurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Steyning & Ashurst

The total recorded crimes in Steyning & Ashurst, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Steyning & Ashurst crime rate of 7.07 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Steyning & Ashurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shooting Field with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Passage 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Steyning & Ashurst has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 7.07 ranking 8th 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.

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
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
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead13 18235 18187 17
Holbrook East16 17225 19181 18
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding11 19104 21107 21
Rudgwick5 2280 2252 22

Steyning & Ashurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
September 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 202428
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202536
November 20244
October 202423
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Steyning & Ashurst in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Public order2
2. Shooting Field (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Bank Passage (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Newham Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Goring Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Cuthman'S Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Reads Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Horsham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Godstalls Lane (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Dog Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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