Crime Rate in Storrington & Washington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Storrington & Washington

The total recorded crimes in Storrington & Washington, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Storrington & Washington crime rate of 7.29 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 Storrington & Washington, encompassing approximately 6,305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Storrington & Washington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dean Way with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Storrington & Washington?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Storrington & Washington reported a higher crime volume than the Horsham average, with 491 crimes compared to 440. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Storrington & Washington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Storrington & Washington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Horsham average, with 412 crimes compared to 341. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Storrington & Washington witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Storrington & Washington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Storrington & Washington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Storrington & Washington has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 7.29 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Storrington & Washington crimes were 491. The crime rate of Storrington & Washington in 2024 was 77.87 (year) or 6.49 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Storrington & Washington were around 412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.34 (year) or 5.44 (month) ranking 6 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
Steyning & Ashurst40 8354 12386 7
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

Storrington & Washington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary 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 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
December 202411
November 20247
October 20244
September 202413
August 202413
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Storrington & Washington in March 2025

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

1. Dean Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Beech Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Hurston Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rectory Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Brewers Yard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Hanover Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. High Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ravenscroft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Post View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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