WESTERN ROAD, RH16 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH16 3LH

WESTERN ROAD, RH16 3LH, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.18 per 1,000 population. This RH16 3LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH16 postcode area, which has experienced 170 crimes and a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH16 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH16 3LH, encompassing approximately 4085 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH16 3LH area, explore the RH16 3LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RH16 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langridge Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Silver Birches with total crimes: 1
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 1

WESTERN ROAD, RH16 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences53.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 offences64.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4720.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.96150.00%
Public order41.22300.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.92-42.86%
Drugs30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.430.00%
Burglary41.710.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16600.00%
Burglary41.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-92.31%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8585.71%
Other crime53.180.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.67-30.00%
Shoplifting41.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.4525.00%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH16 3LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langridge Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Silver Birches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Delaware Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mayflower Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little Bentswood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bentswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marylands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pilgrim Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Washington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bentswood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1