RH15 8HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH15 8HE

RH15 8HE, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population. This RH15 8HE 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 8HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH15 8HE, encompassing approximately 3508 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH15 8HE area, explore the RH15 8HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RH15 8HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

RH15 8HE 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-66.67%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.7087.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.2850.00%
Public order31.7150.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.27-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.28-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-50.00%
Public order21.14-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.5760.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.280.00%
Public order62.00500.00%
Shoplifting41.7133.33%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.70-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.0020.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7125.00%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-20.00%
Shoplifting31.14-50.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.71-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27175.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.14400.00%
Shoplifting41.43-20.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.27-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-78.57%
Public order30.8650.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1411.12133.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.99-27.27%
Shoplifting62.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-16.67%
Public order21.430.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.710.00%
Shoplifting41.710.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Norman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lower Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Forge Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Church Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Crescent Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fairlea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Packham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Millers Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Upper St Johns Road
    Total1
    Public order1