Crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote: statistics, rates and trends
194 crimes were recorded in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote at a glance
- Crime trends in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- Types of crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- Population and deprivation in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- Questions about crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- About this data
194 crimes were recorded in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote has the 3,580th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 194 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.4 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,332 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote was highest in the year to July 2021 (235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (165). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 194 | 36.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 165 | 30.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 169 | 31.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 185 | 34.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 192 | 36.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 235 | 44.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 196 | 36.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 171 | 32.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 204 | 38.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+36%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 14.1 | 0.41 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 5.3 | 0.34 | +17% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.9 | 0.62 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -10% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +31% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 0.34 | +33% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning & Ashurst | 219 | 36.1 | -1% |
| Henfield | 323 | 54.7 | +50% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | -3% |
| West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 267 | 30.7 | -16% |
| Storrington & Washington | 381 | 44.2 | +21% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 408 | 49.8 | +37% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 101 | 32.1 | -12% |
| Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 451 | 55.0 | +51% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Hillside Lane | 19 |
| On or near Albourne Road | 13 |
| On or near The Street | 8 |
| On or near Pound Lane | 8 |
| On or near Manor Road | 7 |
| On or near Shoreham Road | 7 |
| On or near Maines Farm Road | 7 |
| On or near Dacre Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Holmbush Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 40.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote has an estimated population of 5,332. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote a safe place to live?
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote recorded 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (28).
Is crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote was up 18% on the year before: 194 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 165 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote?
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.