Crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham: statistics, rates and trends
332 crimes were recorded in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham at a glance
- Crime trends in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- Types of crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- Demographics of Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- Questions about crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,704th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 332 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.8 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,742 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham of any year here (332 crimes). 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 | 332 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 284 | 49.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 244 | 42.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 235 | 40.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 244 | 42.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 309 | 53.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 254 | 44.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 230 | 40.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 325 | 56.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (41% below) and public order (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 29 and violence and sexual offences rose from 113 to 136.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 23.7 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater North (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | -2% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +222% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | -17% |
| Southwater North | 184 | 27.6 | -52% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +29% |
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | -26% |
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | -33% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 411 | 50.2 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cook'S Lane” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cook'S Lane | 60 |
| On or near Muntham Drive | 23 |
| On or near Valewood Close | 19 |
| On or near The Grattons | 16 |
| On or near Tilletts Lane | 16 |
| On or near Brick Lane | 13 |
| On or near Clapgate Lane | 12 |
| On or near Wattlehurst Drive | 12 |
| On or near Salt Box Close | 10 |
| On or near Lyons Road | 8 |
Of the 258 crimes in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham has an estimated population of 5,742 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham a safe place to live?
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,704th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham was up 17% on the year before: 332 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham?
About 5,742 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham?
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham 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.