RH15 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH15 8BF

RH15 8BF, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This RH15 8BF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH15 postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH15 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH15 8BF, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RH15 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Freek'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Forge Way with total crimes: 2

RH15 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.72100.00%
Burglary32.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.03-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.78-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.70250.00%
Other theft24.700.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.78400.00%
Shoplifting43.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.690.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.060.00%
Shoplifting32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-50.00%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.42200.00%
Shoplifting24.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.73300.00%
Shoplifting32.6950.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.050.00%
Shoplifting22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Shoplifting32.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.020.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.700.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH15 8BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Freek'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forge Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Hawthorns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackstone Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Gilligans
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chiltington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Packham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakenfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Fairbridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stonefield Way
    Total1
    Burglary1