Crime in Storrington & Washington: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Storrington & Washington in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Storrington & Washington at a glance
- Crime trends in Storrington & Washington
- Types of crime in Storrington & Washington
- Storrington & Washington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Storrington & Washington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Storrington & Washington
- Demographics of Storrington & Washington
- Questions about crime in Storrington & Washington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (159), anti-social behaviour (75) and public order (30) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,244th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Storrington & Washington | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,623 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Storrington & Washington peaked in the year to August 2021 (635 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (367). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 45.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 467 | 54.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 488 | 56.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 423 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 53.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 635 | 73.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 496 | 57.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 367 | 42.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 401 | 46.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (66% below) and vehicle crime (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 38 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -74% |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Storrington & Washington; 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 Storrington & Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | 261 | 30.0 | -33% |
| Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 465 | 56.7 | +26% |
| Steyning & Ashurst | 229 | 37.7 | -16% |
| Billingshurst | 540 | 52.0 | +15% |
| Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | 194 | 36.4 | -19% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | +23% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 411 | 50.2 | +12% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Storrington & Washington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ravenscroft” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ravenscroft | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Post View | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Banks Croft | 12 |
| On or near Steyning Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Crowhurst Crescent | 8 |
| On or near John Ireland Way | 8 |
| On or near Bracken Close | 7 |
Of the 313 crimes in Storrington & Washington with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Storrington & Washington has an estimated population of 8,623 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Storrington & Washington average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Storrington & Washington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Storrington & Washington a safe place to live?
Storrington & Washington recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,244th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Storrington & Washington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Storrington & Washington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Storrington & Washington was down 17% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 467 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Storrington & Washington?
About 8,623 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Storrington & Washington?
Storrington & Washington 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.