DICKENS ROAD, RH10 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH10 5AS

DICKENS ROAD, RH10 5AS, Crawley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This RH10 5AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH10 postcode area, which has experienced 542 crimes and a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH10 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH10 5AS, encompassing approximately 5026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH10 5AS area, explore the RH10 5AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

RH10 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Irving Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Fisher Close with total crimes: 3
  • Barry Close with total crimes: 2

DICKENS ROAD, RH10 5AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9925.00%
Drugs40.9933.33%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.97-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.96-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson54.38150.00%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.1434.78%
Public order56.1725.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.60-50.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-66.67%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.74-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.58100.00%
Shoplifting61.19-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.80300.00%
Public order40.80-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.53-16.67%
Shoplifting244.97500.00%
Public order84.77166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.9415.38%
Anti-social behaviour75.97-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.39200.00%
Shoplifting41.19-33.33%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.7462.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.1712.50%
Shoplifting61.790.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.56-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour83.1860.00%
Public order41.59-50.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.40-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.55-12.50%
Public order84.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5966.67%
Other theft50.99150.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.354.35%
Criminal damage and arson64.7750.00%
Burglary41.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.340.00%
Vehicle crime104.580.00%
Burglary81.990.00%
Public order61.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202422
June 202431
May 202423
April 202425
March 202430
February 202426
January 202416
December 202321
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 202424
March 20244
February 20246
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH10 5AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Irving Walk
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fisher Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chandler Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southgate Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Chantrey Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Caxton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Johnson Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Boswell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Saddler Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Barrington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hunter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Baker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Collier Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tilgate Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tilgate Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashdown Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1