Crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- Questions about crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), anti-social behaviour (56) and public order (29) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,767th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 261 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.0 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,688 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington peaked in the year to August 2020 (356 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (241). 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 | 261 | 30.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 280 | 32.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 308 | 35.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 241 | 27.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 315 | 36.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 295 | 34.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 356 | 41.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 260 | 29.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 270 | 31.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 44 to 56, while violence and sexual offences fell from 105 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 10.1 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 6.4 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington & Washington | 388 | 45.0 | +50% |
| Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley | 465 | 56.7 | +89% |
| Steyning & Ashurst | 229 | 37.7 | +25% |
| Billingshurst | 540 | 52.0 | +73% |
| Southwater South & Shipley | 411 | 50.2 | +67% |
| Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead | 194 | 35.2 | +17% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | +84% |
| Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote | 194 | 36.4 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willard Way” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willard Way | 12 |
| On or near Blacksmiths Close | 11 |
| On or near Leatherbottle Way | 10 |
| On or near Storrington Road | 9 |
| On or near Linfield Copse | 8 |
| On or near Meiros Road | 8 |
| On or near Spear Hill | 8 |
| On or near Harbolets Road | 7 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 7 |
| On or near Turnpike Way | 7 |
Of the 205 crimes in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 51.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington has an estimated population of 8,688 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.7%, against 23.3%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington a safe place to live?
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington recorded 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,767th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington was down 7% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 280 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington?
About 8,688 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington?
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington 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.