Crime Rate in Steyning & Ashurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Steyning & Ashurst

The total recorded crimes in Steyning & Ashurst, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Steyning & Ashurst crime rate of 9.01 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (1033.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Steyning & Ashurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Middle Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Steyning & Ashurst has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 9.01 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Steyning & Ashurst)CrimesRank (Steyning & Ashurst)CrimesRank (Steyning & Ashurst)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
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
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead20 15235 18187 17
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham19 17257 17177 19
Southwater North13 21179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15 20104 21107 21
Rudgwick9 2280 2252 22

Steyning & Ashurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 20253
March 202512
February 202536
November 20244
October 202423
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting34
Public order1
2. Middle Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Mouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Coombe Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Laines Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Cuthman'S Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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