DITCHLING HILL, RH11 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH11 8QJ

DITCHLING HILL, RH11 8QJ, Crawley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.38 per 1,000 population. This RH11 8QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH11 postcode area, which has experienced 493 crimes and a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH11 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH11 8QJ, encompassing approximately 2346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RH11 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hambleton Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Caburn Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Chandler Close with total crimes: 2

DITCHLING HILL, RH11 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.38-40.00%
Burglary33.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.49-16.67%
Possession of weapons46.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.670.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Shoplifting31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.6260.00%
Public order410.2333.33%
Other crime21.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.4915.38%
Anti-social behaviour56.39150.00%
Vehicle crime42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-50.00%
Public order31.28-57.14%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3485.71%
Public order75.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.98500.00%
Shoplifting42.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.10-50.00%
Public order32.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-60.00%
Shoplifting10.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.97-28.57%
Shoplifting42.13300.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.11600.00%
Public order32.9850.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0725.00%
Other theft56.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences128.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.11100.00%
Burglary11.70-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime95.97800.00%
Burglary43.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-40.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.820.00%
Shoplifting52.130.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424
May 202415
April 202413
March 20247
February 202414
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
September 20235

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH11 8QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hambleton Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Caburn Heights
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandler Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sullington Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Downland Place
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Darleydale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Downland Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Saddler Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Barrington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hunter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wainwrights
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ditchling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blackdown Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Goffs Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Collier Row
    Total1
    Drugs1