Crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington at a glance
- Crime trends in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- Types of crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- Population and deprivation in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- Questions about crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- About this data
267 crimes were recorded in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 97 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has the 3,747th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 267 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,688 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington was highest in the year to July 2020 (352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (234). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 267 | 30.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 273 | 31.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 306 | 35.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 234 | 26.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 322 | 37.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 299 | 34.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 352 | 40.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 258 | 29.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 266 | 30.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington 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 criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-69%) and burglary (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 11.2 | 0.33 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.5 | 0.51 | +20% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +71% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +20% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -69% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 0.08 | +50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 0.11 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 12 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington & Washington | 381 | 44.2 | +44% |
| Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 451 | 55.0 | +79% |
| Steyning & Ashurst | 219 | 36.1 | +17% |
| Billingshurst | 529 | 50.9 | +66% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 408 | 49.8 | +62% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | +15% |
| Henfield | 323 | 54.7 | +78% |
| Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | 194 | 36.4 | +18% |
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 West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willard Way | 13 |
| On or near Blacksmiths Close | 11 |
| On or near Leatherbottle Way | 9 |
| On or near Linfield Copse | 9 |
| On or near Storrington Road | 9 |
| On or near Harbolets Road | 8 |
| On or near Meiros Road | 8 |
| On or near Spear Hill | 8 |
| On or near Turnpike Way | 8 |
| On or near Billingshurst Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington 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 | 108 | 40.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has an estimated population of 8,688. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.9% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington a safe place to live?
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 30.7 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 West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington was down 2% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 273 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington?
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington 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 West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.