Crime Rate in Storrington & Washington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Storrington & Washington

The total recorded crimes in Storrington & Washington, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Storrington & Washington crime rate of 7.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Storrington & Washington Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Post View with total crimes: 7
  • Hurston Grove with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Horsham.

    • 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 areas in the Horsham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Storrington & Washington has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 7.93 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Storrington & Washington)CrimesRank (Storrington & Washington)CrimesRank (Storrington & Washington)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
Steyning & Ashurst51 4354 12386 7
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley43 8487 6432 5
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

Storrington & Washington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202514
February 202513
December 202411
November 20247
October 20244
September 202413
August 202413
July 202413
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20256
February 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Storrington & Washington in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Post View (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Hurston Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Banks Croft (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ravenscroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pulborough Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Merryfield Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Crowhurst Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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