BN5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN5

BN5, Horsham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN5, encompassing approximately 8269 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN5 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kidders Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Tottington Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BN5 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN5

The postcode district are associated with the BN5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson93.39125.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.09-16.67%
Other theft40.6033.33%
Public order30.48200.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73100.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.54-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-42.86%
Public order30.480.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85100.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.7571.43%
Burglary41.450.00%
Other theft40.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.4833.33%
Public order30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.90-65.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.360.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-87.50%
Other crime10.120.00%
Public order10.12-80.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.08185.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.42300.00%
Public order50.97400.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48200.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.300.00%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-71.43%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson73.14133.33%
Violence and sexual offences70.8516.67%
Burglary40.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.3650.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.75-25.00%
Public order61.81500.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.24-50.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-33.33%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202415
May 202410
April 202412
March 20247
February 202420
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kidders Lane
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tottington Drive
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Chess Brook Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holmbush Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sands Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Henfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Staples Barn
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Coopers Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Benson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Northcroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fabians Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Gresham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Horn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1