RH16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH16

RH16, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RH16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RH16, encompassing approximately 38977 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-30.99% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9

RH16 Crime Map

Postcodes in RH16

The postcode district are associated with the RH16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RH16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.75-30.99%
Anti-social behaviour401.2621.21%
Public order211.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.5470.00%
Other theft140.440.00%
Vehicle crime110.3622.22%
Shoplifting90.280.00%
Other crime80.2360.00%
Burglary60.21-45.45%
Possession of weapons30.15200.00%
Drugs30.0850.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-33.33%
Robbery20.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.90-8.97%
Anti-social behaviour331.82-26.67%
Public order210.8550.00%
Other theft140.547.69%
Burglary110.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson100.28-54.55%
Vehicle crime90.2650.00%
Shoplifting90.2350.00%
Other crime50.230.00%
Bicycle theft30.13-40.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Drugs20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences785.31-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour452.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.1546.67%
Public order140.567.69%
Other theft130.36-31.58%
Burglary80.33-38.46%
Possession of weapons70.21133.33%
Shoplifting60.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.1520.00%
Bicycle theft50.15400.00%
Drugs20.13-90.48%
Robbery10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences986.0818.07%
Anti-social behaviour362.51-5.26%
Drugs210.92110.00%
Other theft190.54137.50%
Criminal damage and arson150.49-11.76%
Public order130.38-40.91%
Burglary130.3330.00%
Shoplifting90.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.23-50.00%
Other crime40.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences835.6710.67%
Anti-social behaviour382.1331.03%
Public order220.9757.14%
Criminal damage and arson170.56-19.05%
Shoplifting120.44-57.14%
Burglary100.3166.67%
Vehicle crime100.26-16.67%
Drugs100.26900.00%
Other theft80.26-42.86%
Other crime50.210.00%
Bicycle theft50.130.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour291.92-3.33%
Shoplifting280.74115.38%
Criminal damage and arson210.7250.00%
Public order140.54-17.65%
Other theft140.3627.27%
Vehicle crime120.36100.00%
Burglary60.31-33.33%
Other crime50.15-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.13150.00%
Possession of weapons40.130.00%
Theft from the person30.1050.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences754.8038.89%
Anti-social behaviour301.9211.11%
Public order170.7713.33%
Criminal damage and arson140.44-22.22%
Shoplifting130.3644.44%
Other theft110.3310.00%
Burglary90.2850.00%
Vehicle crime60.23-40.00%
Other crime60.150.00%
Drugs20.15-50.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.36-43.16%
Anti-social behaviour271.3942.11%
Criminal damage and arson180.690.00%
Public order150.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime100.3811.11%
Other theft100.26-28.57%
Shoplifting90.26-47.06%
Other crime60.23-25.00%
Burglary60.15-14.29%
Drugs40.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.1033.33%
Possession of weapons40.10300.00%
Theft from the person20.10-33.33%
Robbery10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.5931.94%
Anti-social behaviour192.44-40.62%
Public order180.4963.64%
Criminal damage and arson180.465.88%
Shoplifting170.46-45.16%
Other theft140.4475.00%
Vehicle crime90.3680.00%
Other crime80.23166.67%
Burglary70.2116.67%
Drugs60.180.00%
Theft from the person30.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.052.86%
Anti-social behaviour321.8528.00%
Shoplifting310.8272.22%
Criminal damage and arson170.8021.43%
Public order110.44-15.38%
Other theft80.28-33.33%
Drugs60.21100.00%
Burglary60.150.00%
Possession of weapons50.15150.00%
Vehicle crime50.13-44.44%
Other crime30.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences704.87-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour251.80-41.86%
Shoplifting180.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson140.46-46.15%
Public order130.36-38.10%
Other theft120.33-52.00%
Vehicle crime90.3180.00%
Bicycle theft70.23600.00%
Burglary60.18-25.00%
Other crime50.15150.00%
Theft from the person40.130.00%
Drugs30.1050.00%
Robbery20.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences786.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour432.000.00%
Shoplifting271.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.690.00%
Other theft250.670.00%
Public order210.640.00%
Burglary80.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.210.00%
Possession of weapons40.130.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Drugs20.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 898 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202471
July 202478
June 202498
May 202483
April 202475
March 202475
February 202454
January 202495
December 202372
November 202370
October 202378

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202433
July 202445
June 202436
May 202438
April 202429
March 202430
February 202427
January 202419
December 202332
November 202325
October 202343

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202414
June 202413
May 202422
April 202414
March 202417
February 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 209 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202422
June 202415
May 202417
April 202421
March 202414
February 202418
January 202418
December 202317
November 202314
October 202326

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 20246
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202413
June 202419
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 202325

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 202428
March 202413
February 20249
January 202417
December 202331
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202421
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Massey Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Ashurst Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 6. Emily Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Burchetts Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. B2272
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perrymount Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rosemary Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Pierces Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. B2111
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bishopstone Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hatchgate Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Cuckfield Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Isaac'S Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Buckeridge Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Virginia Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. St Edmund'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ashenground Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Holmbush Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Coppice Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hazelgrove Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 26. Pasture Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Gordon Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Langridge Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Barn Cottage Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1