Crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote: statistics, rates and trends
194 crimes were recorded in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- Questions about crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (31) and other theft (22) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 194 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.4 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,332 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote peaked in the year to August 2021 (245 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (162). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 194 | 36.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 162 | 30.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 174 | 32.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 177 | 33.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 181 | 33.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 245 | 45.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 196 | 36.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 173 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 191 | 35.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 31 and violence and sexual offences rose from 57 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 13.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.8 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote; the highest is Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley (56.7 per 1,000) and the lowest West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington (30.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning & Ashurst | 229 | 37.7 | +4% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | +52% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | -3% |
| West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 261 | 30.0 | -17% |
| Storrington & Washington | 388 | 45.0 | +24% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 411 | 50.2 | +38% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 103 | 32.7 | -10% |
| Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 465 | 56.7 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hillside Lane” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Lane | 19 |
| On or near Henfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Albourne Road | 13 |
| On or near The Street | 9 |
| On or near Pound Lane | 8 |
| On or near Manor Road | 7 |
| On or near Shoreham Road | 7 |
| On or near Maines Farm Road | 6 |
| On or near Dacre Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Holmbush Lane | 5 |
Of the 163 crimes in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 47.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 4.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote has an estimated population of 5,332 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote was up 20% on the year before: 194 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 162 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote?
About 5,332 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote?
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.