RH15 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH15 8HF

RH15 8HF, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This RH15 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH15 8HF, encompassing approximately 3657 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH15 8HF area, explore the RH15 8HF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RH15 8HF area, visit the RH15 8HF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

RH15 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

RH15 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.75160.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09300.00%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3725.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-33.33%
Shoplifting21.09-60.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Shoplifting51.3766.67%
Public order41.37300.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-25.00%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.02-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Shoplifting41.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6560.00%
Shoplifting32.19-25.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.47-28.57%
Shoplifting41.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-75.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.19-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9133.33%
Shoplifting31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.730.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
August 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. B2036
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fairlea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Franks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Packham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Millers Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Upper St Johns Road
    Total1
    Public order1