RECTORY CLOSE, RH20 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH20 2AJ

RECTORY CLOSE, RH20 2AJ, Horsham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This RH20 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH20 postcode area, which has experienced 102 crimes and a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH20 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH20 2AJ, encompassing approximately 1608 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH20 2AJ area, explore the RH20 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RH20 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Link Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Brooks Way with total crimes: 1
  • Barnhouse Close with total crimes: 1

RECTORY CLOSE, RH20 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.57-14.29%
Public order33.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.08-12.50%
Public order24.35100.00%
Drugs11.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.95100.00%
Drugs24.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.460.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4950.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8750.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.60-50.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60-55.56%
Other theft22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.43350.00%
Vehicle crime45.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH20 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Link Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brooks Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Barnhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cousins Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Chestnut Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1