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Is Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield Safe?

Crime statistics for Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 482 crimes
46 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

482 Crimes (last 12 months)
52.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓0.8% vs Previous 12 Months

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 482 total crimes recorded in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield

Violent Crime
167 34.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
79 16.4%
Other Theft
50 10.4%
Public Order
44 9.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
34 7.1%
Vehicle Crime
29 6%
Shoplifting
26 5.4%
Burglary
25 5.2%
Other Crime
12 2.5%
Possession of Weapons
6 1.2%
Drugs
5 1%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.8%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%
Robbery
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield safe?

Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a CrimeRadar safety score of 46/100, rated Average. 482 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has an average crime level for the UK.

How many crimes were recorded in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield in the last 12 months?

482 crimes were recorded in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (486 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield?

The most common crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield is Violent Crime, with 167 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 34.6% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.8% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield?

Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a safety score of 46 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield compare to the Sussex Police average?

Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield has a safety score of 46/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield?

52.2% of crimes in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield?

167 violent crimes were recorded in Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield in the last 12 months, representing 34.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 79 incidents.

When was the crime data for Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield last updated?

The crime data for Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield with other areas?

You can compare Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: December 2025.