BENSON ROAD, BN5 9HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN5 9HY

BENSON ROAD, BN5 9HY, Horsham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.32 per 1,000 population. This BN5 9HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN5 postcode area, which has experienced 36 crimes and a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN5 9HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN5 9HY, encompassing approximately 1722 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN5 9HY area, explore the BN5 9HY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN5 9HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Coopers Way with total crimes: 1
  • Benson Road with total crimes: 1

BENSON ROAD, BN5 9HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-20.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-33.33%
Public order11.160.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7450.00%
Other theft11.74-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.97150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Other theft21.16100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-66.67%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.390.00%
Public order23.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN5 9HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Coopers Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Benson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1