RH12 1AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH12 1AG

RH12 1AG, Horsham has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.75 per 1,000 population. This RH12 1AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH12 postcode area, which has experienced 302 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH12 1AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH12 1AG, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

RH12 1AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carfax with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Black Horse Way with total crimes: 10

RH12 1AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4041.755.26%
Shoplifting2515.0519.05%
Public order119.40-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.14-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.760.00%
Other theft53.3925.00%
Drugs51.8866.67%
Theft from the person21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3844.7640.74%
Shoplifting2114.29-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour177.90-15.00%
Public order146.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.2780.00%
Other theft43.39-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.50-33.33%
Theft from the person31.500.00%
Drugs31.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2948.527.41%
Violence and sexual offences2710.91-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour2010.16-35.48%
Public order207.52122.22%
Other theft77.52-12.50%
Bicycle theft62.63100.00%
Drugs62.26500.00%
Vehicle crime52.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-44.44%
Other crime21.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3147.39-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences2811.66-28.21%
Shoplifting2710.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.16-52.63%
Public order93.39-18.18%
Other theft83.39166.67%
Theft from the person43.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3950.7844.44%
Anti-social behaviour3214.6728.00%
Criminal damage and arson1912.0426.67%
Shoplifting187.155.88%
Public order116.77-15.38%
Theft from the person44.14300.00%
Other theft31.50-78.57%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2744.01-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour2510.16-10.71%
Shoplifting179.4054.55%
Criminal damage and arson156.3966.67%
Other theft145.64180.00%
Public order135.27-51.85%
Drugs24.890.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.38-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3148.5214.81%
Anti-social behaviour2811.6633.33%
Public order2710.53200.00%
Shoplifting1110.16-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson94.1450.00%
Other theft53.39-37.50%
Theft from the person51.8825.00%
Bicycle theft41.88300.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2737.61-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour2110.16200.00%
Shoplifting187.90-21.74%
Public order96.77-30.77%
Other theft83.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0120.00%
Theft from the person42.260.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.38-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4038.3714.29%
Shoplifting2315.05109.09%
Public order138.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.89-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6325.00%
Drugs51.88400.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Other theft20.75-60.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour2013.170.00%
Public order137.52-18.75%
Shoplifting114.89-47.62%
Other theft54.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.50200.00%
Theft from the person31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.38-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4047.77-9.09%
Shoplifting2115.05-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour207.90-20.00%
Public order167.52300.00%
Other theft76.02-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.6316.67%
Drugs52.63150.00%
Possession of weapons31.88200.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4452.280.00%
Shoplifting3716.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2513.920.00%
Other theft99.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.390.00%
Bicycle theft42.260.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 202414
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202420
June 20249
May 202411
April 202413
March 202427
February 20249
January 202413
December 202313
November 202316
October 20234

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 202427
June 202428
May 202439
April 202427
March 202431
February 202427
January 202440
December 202335
November 202340
October 202344

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202420
June 202431
May 202432
April 202425
March 202428
February 202421
January 20247
December 202320
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 202419
April 202415
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202429
June 202427
May 202418
April 202417
March 202411
February 202418
January 202423
December 202311
November 202321
October 202337

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH12 1AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carfax
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Black Horse Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hewells Court
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. East Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Denne Parade
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Copnall Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horsham Bus Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Madeira Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Normandy
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Market Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B2237
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. London Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Dukes Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Glynde Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lower Tanbridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kings Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barnes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Park Terrace East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1