RH15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH15

RH15, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RH15 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RH15, encompassing approximately 34062 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)

RH15 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Church Road with total crimes: 11
  • Freek'S Lane with total crimes: 10

RH15 Crime Map

Postcodes in RH15

The postcode district are associated with the RH15, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RH15 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.9924.14%
Anti-social behaviour682.1147.83%
Public order172.0054.55%
Other theft170.5088.89%
Shoplifting170.50-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson150.50-37.50%
Burglary120.44140.00%
Other crime60.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.18400.00%
Bicycle theft30.15-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.0211.54%
Anti-social behaviour461.7021.05%
Shoplifting271.353.85%
Criminal damage and arson240.79-4.00%
Public order110.70-57.69%
Other theft90.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft80.26166.67%
Other crime70.23-12.50%
Burglary50.21-16.67%
Drugs40.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.12-50.00%
Robbery20.06-60.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.58-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour381.5331.03%
Public order261.1244.44%
Shoplifting260.76-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson250.76-19.35%
Other theft150.730.00%
Vehicle crime80.44100.00%
Other crime80.23166.67%
Drugs60.230.00%
Burglary60.18-45.45%
Robbery50.1866.67%
Possession of weapons40.15300.00%
Bicycle theft30.12-25.00%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.22-4.92%
Criminal damage and arson311.7019.23%
Anti-social behaviour290.91-6.45%
Shoplifting280.8555.56%
Public order180.8228.57%
Other theft150.5336.36%
Burglary110.4437.50%
Drugs60.32500.00%
Vehicle crime40.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Robbery30.12-25.00%
Other crime30.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.03-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.7027.08%
Anti-social behaviour311.7929.17%
Criminal damage and arson260.91116.67%
Shoplifting180.76-64.00%
Public order140.53-17.65%
Other theft110.41-31.25%
Vehicle crime100.32150.00%
Burglary80.29-11.11%
Theft from the person50.23400.00%
Robbery40.15300.00%
Other crime40.12-20.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting505.75-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences481.47-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour241.41-27.27%
Public order170.70-26.09%
Other theft160.5023.08%
Criminal damage and arson120.47-29.41%
Burglary90.3550.00%
Bicycle theft60.26200.00%
Other crime50.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Drugs10.030.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting666.99175.00%
Violence and sexual offences631.9440.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.85153.85%
Public order230.97109.09%
Criminal damage and arson170.68-15.00%
Other theft130.5018.18%
Burglary60.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.18-45.45%
Other crime50.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.15-50.00%
Robbery20.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.81-25.00%
Shoplifting241.32-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson200.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour130.59-64.86%
Public order110.38-35.29%
Vehicle crime110.3237.50%
Other theft110.320.00%
Burglary90.3228.57%
Other crime60.26100.00%
Robbery40.18100.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Drugs30.12200.00%
Theft from the person20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences607.050.00%
Shoplifting541.76-19.40%
Anti-social behaviour371.5927.59%
Criminal damage and arson301.0911.11%
Public order170.88-10.53%
Other theft110.50-15.38%
Vehicle crime80.32166.67%
Burglary70.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.21-33.33%
Theft from the person30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Other crime30.0950.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting677.1026.42%
Violence and sexual offences601.97-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour291.7620.83%
Criminal damage and arson270.8512.50%
Public order190.79-24.00%
Other theft130.5618.18%
Burglary70.38-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.21100.00%
Drugs40.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.12-72.73%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.5519.23%
Shoplifting531.82-26.39%
Public order251.56108.33%
Anti-social behaviour240.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson240.704.35%
Vehicle crime110.700.00%
Other theft110.32-21.43%
Burglary80.32100.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Robbery20.09-33.33%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting726.612.86%
Violence and sexual offences522.11-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour271.53-38.64%
Criminal damage and arson230.79-28.12%
Other theft140.68-12.50%
Public order120.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime110.3537.50%
Burglary40.32-42.86%
Robbery30.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Other crime10.030.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting708.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences642.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour441.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.290.00%
Public order300.940.00%
Other theft160.880.00%
Vehicle crime80.470.00%
Burglary70.230.00%
Drugs40.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202472
June 202458
May 202452
April 202458
March 202461
February 202448
January 202463
December 202345
November 202360
October 202360
September 202362
August 202352
July 202364

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233
September 202311
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 306 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202424
May 202425
April 202431
March 202426
February 202412
January 202417
December 202320
November 202330
October 202327
September 202324
August 202323
July 202332

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 202426
April 202418
March 202414
February 202417
January 202423
December 202311
November 202317
October 202319
September 202325
August 202312
July 202330

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20249
May 202415
April 202415
March 202411
February 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 202313
September 202311
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 572 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202427
May 202426
April 202428
March 202418
February 202450
January 202466
December 202324
November 202354
October 202367
September 202353
August 202372
July 202370

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202468
June 202446
May 202438
April 202429
March 202431
February 202424
January 202433
December 202313
November 202337
October 202329
September 202324
August 202327
July 202344

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH15 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Freek'S Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petworth Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 6. Triangle Way
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Edwin Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Dumbrills Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Grovelands Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Burgess Hill (Station)
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Keymer Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fishtail Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wolstonbury Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 14. Coppice Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Temple Grove
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barley Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Royal George Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Victoria Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holmesdale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chanctonbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Doubledays
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gravett Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Beaconsfield Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woodland Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Fairbridge Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Snowdrop Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Livingstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Rastrick Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Clayton Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Kilnwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1