Crime Rate in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington

The total recorded crimes in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington crime rate of 16.75 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 West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington, encompassing approximately 1,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spear Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Birch Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Washington Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 340 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 213 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 16.75 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington crimes were 340. The crime rate of West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington in 2024 was 196.36 (year) or 16.36 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington were around 213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.01 (year) or 10.25 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington)CrimesRank (West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington)CrimesRank (West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington)
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
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
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

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
December 202418
November 202413
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
July 20241

High Crime Locations West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington postcode area is presented below.

1. Spear Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Birch Grove (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
3. Washington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Water Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Abingworth Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hole Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. West Chiltington Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holly Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hillstream Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Common Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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