RIVER MEAD, RH12 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH12 1SP

RIVER MEAD, RH12 1SP, Horsham has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.77 per 1,000 population. This RH12 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH12 1SP, encompassing approximately 2919 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH12 1SP area, explore the RH12 1SP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

RH12 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Black Horse Way with total crimes: 10

RIVER MEAD, RH12 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3528.7745.83%
Violence and sexual offences2211.9915.79%
Anti-social behaviour97.53-18.18%
Public order73.08-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson52.4025.00%
Other theft41.71300.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2429.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences198.2272.73%
Public order176.5121.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.77100.00%
Bicycle theft21.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3630.48-2.70%
Public order1412.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.79-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences113.77-52.17%
Bicycle theft53.77400.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3734.9312.12%
Violence and sexual offences2312.6764.29%
Anti-social behaviour197.88-17.39%
Public order66.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3332.8843.48%
Anti-social behaviour2311.3053.33%
Violence and sexual offences147.88-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson114.7910.00%
Public order73.7775.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2326.3727.78%
Violence and sexual offences167.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.14100.00%
Other theft63.42100.00%
Public order42.05-77.78%
Theft from the person11.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2030.1442.86%
Shoplifting186.85-18.18%
Public order186.16350.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.16-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.48-16.67%
Theft from the person31.7150.00%
Other theft31.03-57.14%
Drugs21.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2225.00-37.14%
Violence and sexual offences187.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour146.16250.00%
Other theft74.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40-14.29%
Public order42.05-50.00%
Theft from the person21.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3525.6994.44%
Violence and sexual offences1411.99133.33%
Public order84.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-73.33%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.16-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences65.14-62.50%
Public order42.05-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Theft from the person31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-66.67%
Other theft20.68-71.43%
Drugs10.68-75.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3033.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1710.2713.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.826.67%
Public order105.48150.00%
Other theft73.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.40200.00%
Vehicle crime52.050.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Possession of weapons11.37-50.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3629.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1512.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.140.00%
Other theft65.140.00%
Public order42.050.00%
Robbery21.370.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202419
May 202423
April 202415
March 202420
February 202414
January 20244
December 202315
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202414
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 202418
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
July 202436
June 202437
May 202433
April 202423
March 202418
February 202422
January 202435
December 202318
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202411
June 202423
May 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 202418
January 202414
December 20236
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting17
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Hewells Court
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Horsham Bus Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Richmond Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gilligan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Normandy
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cricket Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Glynde Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lower Tanbridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. B2237
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kings Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barnes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Michell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Three Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arunside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hengist Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1