Crime in Storrington: statistics, rates and trends
309 crimes were recorded in Storrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Storrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Storrington
- Types of crime in Storrington
- Storrington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Storrington
- Streets with the most crime in Storrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Storrington
- Population and deprivation in Storrington
- Questions about crime in Storrington
- About this data
309 crimes were recorded in Storrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Storrington has the 1,216th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Storrington | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 309 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,637 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Storrington was highest in the year to July 2021 (494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (282). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 309 | 46.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 395 | 59.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 413 | 62.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 347 | 52.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 388 | 58.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 494 | 74.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 342 | 51.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 282 | 42.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 307 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Storrington 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-75%) and burglary (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 8.9 | 0.58 | -8% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -75% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.6 | 0.52 | -39% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -44% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +133% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Storrington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Storrington recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Storrington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Storrington recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Storrington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Storrington recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Storrington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Storrington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Storrington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Storrington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Storrington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Storrington recorded 17 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 down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Storrington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Storrington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Storrington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Storrington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Storrington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Storrington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Storrington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Storrington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Storrington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Storrington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Storrington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Storrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Storrington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Storrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Storrington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Storrington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Storrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst | 529 | 50.9 | +9% |
| Worthing | 11,373 | 99.9 | +115% |
| Rustington | 1,980 | 55.9 | +20% |
| Henfield | 323 | 54.7 | +17% |
| Wick (Arun) | 1,243 | 101.9 | +119% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,880 | 65.6 | +41% |
| Littlehampton | 2,276 | 122.1 | +162% |
| Southwater | 428 | 36.4 | -22% |
1 areas within Storrington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Storrington & Washington had the highest rate (44.2 per 1,000) and Storrington & Washington the lowest (44.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington & Washington | Neighbourhood | 8,623 | 381 | 44.2 |
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 Storrington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ravenscroft | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Post View | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Steyning Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Bracken Close | 8 |
| On or near Brewers Yard | 7 |
| On or near Crowhurst Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Field End | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Storrington 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 | 97 | 31.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Storrington has an estimated population of 6,637. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Storrington sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Storrington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Storrington a safe place to live?
Storrington recorded 46.6 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 Storrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Storrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Storrington was down 22% on the year before: 309 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 395 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Storrington?
Storrington 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 Storrington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.