RH6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH6

RH6, Crawley has recorded a total of 524 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RH6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RH6, encompassing approximately 35623 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (168) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (-3.45% decrease)

RH6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 113
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 55
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 27

RH6 Crime Map

Postcodes in RH6

The postcode district are associated with the RH6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RH6 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 168 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16814.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour564.72-17.65%
Other theft561.57-3.45%
Shoplifting541.57-3.57%
Public order441.52-6.38%
Possession of weapons441.24-2.22%
Criminal damage and arson281.24-17.65%
Burglary160.79166.67%
Vehicle crime140.45-58.82%
Theft from the person140.39100.00%
Drugs130.390.00%
Other crime130.3644.44%
Bicycle theft30.36-25.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16815.47-10.16%
Anti-social behaviour684.729.68%
Other theft581.91-4.92%
Shoplifting561.63-5.08%
Public order471.5711.90%
Possession of weapons451.32-33.82%
Criminal damage and arson341.2636.00%
Vehicle crime340.9554.55%
Drugs130.95-27.78%
Other crime90.36-40.00%
Theft from the person70.2540.00%
Burglary60.20-53.85%
Bicycle theft40.17100.00%
Robbery20.11-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18716.347.47%
Possession of weapons685.2574.36%
Anti-social behaviour621.9140.91%
Other theft611.7422.00%
Shoplifting591.71-7.81%
Public order421.667.69%
Criminal damage and arson251.18-3.85%
Vehicle crime220.70-15.38%
Drugs180.6220.00%
Other crime150.5150.00%
Burglary130.4244.44%
Theft from the person50.36-28.57%
Robbery30.14-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.08-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17414.657.41%
Shoplifting644.8833.33%
Other theft501.80-20.63%
Anti-social behaviour441.40-10.20%
Possession of weapons391.24-31.58%
Public order391.0914.71%
Criminal damage and arson261.098.33%
Vehicle crime260.73-16.13%
Drugs150.7315.38%
Bicycle theft120.421100.00%
Other crime100.34-41.18%
Burglary90.2812.50%
Robbery70.250.00%
Theft from the person70.2016.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16214.4026.56%
Other theft634.5523.53%
Possession of weapons571.777.55%
Anti-social behaviour491.606.52%
Shoplifting481.38-5.88%
Public order341.353.03%
Vehicle crime310.9563.16%
Criminal damage and arson240.87-20.00%
Other crime170.6788.89%
Drugs130.4862.50%
Burglary80.36-38.46%
Theft from the person60.2220.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12812.55-15.79%
Possession of weapons533.59-1.85%
Shoplifting511.4934.21%
Other theft511.43-1.92%
Anti-social behaviour461.43-9.80%
Public order331.2917.86%
Criminal damage and arson300.9325.00%
Vehicle crime190.84-36.67%
Burglary130.5330.00%
Other crime90.3612.50%
Drugs80.25-46.67%
Theft from the person50.22-28.57%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15213.2212.59%
Possession of weapons544.278.00%
Other theft521.524.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.46-16.39%
Shoplifting381.438.57%
Vehicle crime301.07172.73%
Public order280.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson240.799.09%
Drugs150.6787.50%
Burglary100.42-23.08%
Other crime80.2833.33%
Theft from the person70.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13512.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour613.79-3.17%
Other theft501.71-27.54%
Possession of weapons501.4025.00%
Public order361.40-10.00%
Shoplifting351.01-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson220.98-42.11%
Burglary130.6244.44%
Vehicle crime110.36-65.62%
Drugs80.31-27.27%
Theft from the person70.22133.33%
Other crime60.20-57.14%
Robbery50.17150.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16215.10-4.71%
Other theft694.55-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour631.9428.57%
Shoplifting551.7737.50%
Public order401.542.56%
Possession of weapons401.12-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson381.12-2.56%
Vehicle crime321.07-8.57%
Other crime140.907.69%
Drugs110.390.00%
Burglary90.31-10.00%
Theft from the person30.25-62.50%
Robbery20.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17015.6112.58%
Other theft724.7716.13%
Possession of weapons682.0213.33%
Anti-social behaviour491.91-33.78%
Shoplifting401.38-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson391.12-18.75%
Public order391.09-4.88%
Vehicle crime351.096.06%
Other crime130.9818.18%
Drugs110.3683.33%
Burglary100.3166.67%
Theft from the person80.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15115.52-2.58%
Anti-social behaviour744.2412.12%
Other theft622.080.00%
Possession of weapons601.74-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson481.6854.84%
Shoplifting421.35-14.29%
Public order411.1813.89%
Vehicle crime331.15135.71%
Theft from the person120.9320.00%
Other crime110.34-8.33%
Drugs60.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.17100.00%
Burglary60.1720.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15514.60-10.92%
Possession of weapons694.35-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour661.9410.00%
Other theft621.85-38.61%
Shoplifting491.74-14.04%
Public order361.38-23.40%
Criminal damage and arson311.0114.81%
Vehicle crime140.87-30.00%
Other crime120.39-29.41%
Theft from the person100.34-41.18%
Drugs80.280.00%
Burglary50.220.00%
Bicycle theft30.14-25.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17417.150.00%
Other theft1014.880.00%
Possession of weapons722.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour602.020.00%
Shoplifting571.680.00%
Public order471.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.320.00%
Vehicle crime200.760.00%
Other crime170.560.00%
Theft from the person170.480.00%
Drugs80.480.00%
Burglary50.220.00%
Bicycle theft40.140.00%
Robbery20.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2086 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 160.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024168
June 2024168
May 2024187
April 2024174
March 2024162
February 2024128
January 2024152
December 2023135
November 2023162
October 2023170
September 2023151
August 2023155
July 2023174

A total of 749 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202456
June 202468
May 202462
April 202444
March 202449
February 202446
January 202451
December 202361
November 202363
October 202349
September 202374
August 202366
July 202360

A total of 396 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202434
May 202425
April 202426
March 202424
February 202430
January 202424
December 202322
November 202338
October 202339
September 202348
August 202331
July 202327

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 202418
April 202415
March 202413
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 506 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202447
May 202442
April 202439
March 202434
February 202433
January 202428
December 202336
November 202340
October 202339
September 202341
August 202336
July 202347

A total of 321 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202434
May 202422
April 202426
March 202431
February 202419
January 202430
December 202311
November 202332
October 202335
September 202333
August 202314
July 202320

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 807 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202456
June 202458
May 202461
April 202450
March 202463
February 202451
January 202452
December 202350
November 202369
October 202372
September 202362
August 202362
July 2023101

A total of 648 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202454
June 202456
May 202459
April 202464
March 202448
February 202451
January 202438
December 202335
November 202355
October 202340
September 202342
August 202349
July 202357

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 154 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 202417
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 202311
August 202312
July 202317

A total of 719 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202445
May 202468
April 202439
March 202457
February 202453
January 202454
December 202350
November 202340
October 202368
September 202360
August 202369
July 202372

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 202312
August 202310
July 202317

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total113
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Other theft21
    Possession of weapons20
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order8
    Vehicle crime7
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total55
    Possession of weapons21
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total27
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. White Lodge Gardens
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Poles Lane
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs4
    Other crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Betts Way
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mistley Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Pier Five Road East
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. London Gatwick Airport (Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Consort Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Benhams Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Court Lodge Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pier Four Road North
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southlands Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Darenth Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Thornton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tunnel Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Copthorne Bank
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Depot Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 24. Grangeway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Horley (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Massetts Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kelsey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. A23
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Pine Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1