MERRYFIELD ROAD, RH20 4NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH20 4NP

MERRYFIELD ROAD, RH20 4NP, Horsham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.91 per 1,000 population. This RH20 4NP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH20 postcode area, which has experienced 90 crimes and a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH20 4NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH20 4NP, encompassing approximately 1715 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH20 4NP area, explore the RH20 4NP 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 (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RH20 4NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Ryecroft Lane with total crimes: 2

MERRYFIELD ROAD, RH20 4NP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.490.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Shoplifting31.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.3233.33%
Shoplifting42.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7550.00%
Shoplifting31.75-40.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-50.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.3233.33%
Shoplifting42.33300.00%
Vehicle crime32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.74100.00%
Public order32.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-50.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.500.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.08-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences911.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.25-16.67%
Other theft22.910.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-80.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.50150.00%
Shoplifting22.91-33.33%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.330.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH20 4NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Ryecroft Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fryern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holly Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Swan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fryern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spierbridge Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Kingsfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Field End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Greenfield Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1