Crime in Steyning & Ashurst: statistics, rates and trends
229 crimes were recorded in Steyning & Ashurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 44% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Steyning & Ashurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Steyning & Ashurst
- Types of crime in Steyning & Ashurst
- Steyning & Ashurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Steyning & Ashurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Steyning & Ashurst
- Demographics of Steyning & Ashurst
- Questions about crime in Steyning & Ashurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (78), anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,526th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Steyning & Ashurst | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 229 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -44% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,074 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Steyning & Ashurst peaked in the year to August 2025 (410 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (220). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 229 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 410 | 67.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 403 | 66.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 402 | 66.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 255 | 42.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 61.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 328 | 54.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 278 | 45.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 220 | 36.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and public order (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 56 and violence and sexual offences rose from 67 to 78, while public order fell from 35 to 22 and criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 12.8 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Steyning & Ashurst; the highest is Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley (56.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater North (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Steyning & Ashurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | 194 | 36.4 | -3% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | +46% |
| West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 261 | 30.0 | -20% |
| Storrington & Washington | 388 | 45.0 | +19% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | -7% |
| Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 465 | 56.7 | +50% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 411 | 50.2 | +33% |
| Southwater North | 184 | 27.6 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Steyning & Ashurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Reads Walk | 19 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Charlton Street | 15 |
| On or near Shooting Field | 14 |
| On or near Toomey Road | 12 |
| On or near Perrots Lane | 10 |
| On or near Coxham Lane | 7 |
| On or near Elm Grove Lane | 6 |
| On or near Goring Court | 6 |
Of the 173 crimes in Steyning & Ashurst with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 46.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Steyning & Ashurst has an estimated population of 6,074 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Steyning & Ashurst average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Steyning & Ashurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Steyning & Ashurst a safe place to live?
Steyning & Ashurst recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,526th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Steyning & Ashurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Steyning & Ashurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Steyning & Ashurst was down 44% on the year before: 229 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 410 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Steyning & Ashurst?
About 6,074 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Steyning & Ashurst?
Steyning & Ashurst 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.