MERRYFIELD DRIVE, RH12 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH12 2BA

MERRYFIELD DRIVE, RH12 2BA, Horsham has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.22 per 1,000 population. This RH12 2BA 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 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH12 2BA, encompassing approximately 2701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH12 2BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caterways with total crimes: 3
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Hill Mead with total crimes: 1

MERRYFIELD DRIVE, RH12 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.33100.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH12 2BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caterways
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hill Mead
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Hills Place
    Total1
    Public order1