HIGHLANDS DRIVE, RH15 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH15 8JH

HIGHLANDS DRIVE, RH15 8JH, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This RH15 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH15 8JH, encompassing approximately 3434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH15 8JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leylands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Forge Way with total crimes: 2

HIGHLANDS DRIVE, RH15 8JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.0425.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.49-71.43%
Bicycle theft31.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-40.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.28133.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.08-54.55%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences116.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-71.43%
Shoplifting20.58-60.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Shoplifting51.46-16.67%
Public order41.46300.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting66.41500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.53400.00%
Shoplifting51.4666.67%
Burglary31.4650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33100.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.66-33.33%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-60.00%
Shoplifting31.16-25.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

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

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Leylands Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forge Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Church Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Crescent Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairlea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Packham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Millers Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Upper St Johns Road
    Total1
    Public order1