Crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham: statistics, rates and trends
343 crimes were recorded in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- Questions about crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- About this data
343 crimes were recorded in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham has the 2,605th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 343 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.7 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,742 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham was highest in the year to July 2026 (343 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (227). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 343 | 59.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 272 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 245 | 42.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 233 | 40.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 258 | 44.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 297 | 51.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 260 | 45.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 227 | 39.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 319 | 55.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham 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 anti-social behaviour (+44%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 23.7 | 0.69 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +36% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +59% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -9% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +64% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +50% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -27% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | -7% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +205% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | -24% |
| Southwater North | 188 | 28.2 | -53% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +23% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | -31% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | -34% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 408 | 49.8 | -17% |
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 Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cook'S Lane | 59 |
| On or near Muntham Drive | 24 |
| On or near The Grattons | 17 |
| On or near Valewood Close | 17 |
| On or near Tilletts Lane | 16 |
| On or near Clapgate Lane | 12 |
| On or near Wattlehurst Drive | 12 |
| On or near Brick Lane | 11 |
| On or near Finians Field | 11 |
| On or near Salt Box Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham 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 | 106 | 30.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 5.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham has an estimated population of 5,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham a safe place to live?
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham recorded 59.7 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 Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham was up 26% on the year before: 343 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham?
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham 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 Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.