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 July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington crime rate of 10.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gay Street Lane with total crimes: 4
  • West Chiltington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Harbolets 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 July 2025 the West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 10.97 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington)CrimesRank (West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington)CrimesRank (West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
Colgate & Rusper79 2625 4365 8
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
Forest30 11473 7454 4
Storrington & Washington53 4491 5412 6
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley34 8487 6432 5
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
Southwater South & Shipley31 10414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20 18414 9241 15
Trafalgar33 9349 13294 11
Roffey South28 13409 10297 10
Broadbridge Heath29 12356 11281 13
Roffey North21 17343 14281 14
Holbrook East27 14225 19181 18
Southwater North21 16179 20155 20
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
December 202418
November 202413
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

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

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

1. Gay Street Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. West Chiltington Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Harbolets Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sproutes Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Sunset Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. St Marys Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rother Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Abingworth Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Massey Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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