RH15 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH15 8HZ

RH15 8HZ, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This RH15 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH15 8HZ, encompassing approximately 3313 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

RH15 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Middle Way with total crimes: 2

RH15 8HZ 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 offences99.6680.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7225.00%
Public order51.5166.67%
Possession of weapons31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.24-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.51-63.64%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.96-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.32166.67%
Shoplifting42.41300.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.54-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.62-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-62.50%
Public order20.91-60.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.4862.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.92-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.72100.00%
Public order52.41400.00%
Shoplifting41.51100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson109.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-27.27%
Other theft42.4133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-50.00%
Shoplifting21.21-33.33%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.98266.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.3280.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.72-11.11%
Public order42.41300.00%
Shoplifting31.21-25.00%
Other theft30.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7266.67%
Other theft51.51150.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Shoplifting41.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0566.67%
Public order63.02100.00%
Burglary41.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-50.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Shoplifting10.60-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-62.50%
Shoplifting51.81-16.67%
Burglary31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1613.28128.57%
Violence and sexual offences104.83-16.67%
Shoplifting63.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-54.55%
Public order31.51-50.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.320.00%
Public order62.110.00%
Shoplifting51.810.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Burglary20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
January 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 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

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
March 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Park Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Middle Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Norman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Lower Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Church Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Crescent Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cyprus Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B2036
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fairlea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Millers Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Upper St Johns Road
    Total1
    Public order1