Crime Rate in Roffey South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roffey South

The total recorded crimes in Roffey South, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roffey South crime rate of 3.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Roffey South, encompassing approximately 14,976 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Roffey South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shelleys Court with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Fitzalan Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Roffey South?

To understand the safety of Roffey South, we need to analyze Roffey South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Roffey South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 409 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Roffey South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Roffey South had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 297 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Roffey South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Roffey South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Roffey South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Roffey South has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Roffey South crimes were 409. The crime rate of Roffey South in 2024 was 27.31 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roffey South were around 297 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.83 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)CrimesRank (Horsham)
Denne154 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst46 6681 2648 2
Holbrook West52 2668 3466 3
Forest50 3473 7454 4
Colgate & Rusper41 7625 4365 8
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley36 9487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington46 5491 5412 6
Steyning & Ashurst40 8354 12386 7
Southwater South & Shipley17 16414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote7 21414 9241 15
Southwater North34 10179 20155 20
Trafalgar22 14349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath8 20356 11281 13
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham33 11257 17177 19
Henfield28 12309 16283 12
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington25 13340 15213 16
Roffey North18 15343 14281 14
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead13 18235 18187 17
Holbrook East16 17225 19181 18
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding11 19104 21107 21
Rudgwick5 2280 2252 22

Roffey South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
December 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 20248
April 202416

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Roffey South in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Roffey South postcode area is presented below.

1. Shelleys Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
3. Fitzalan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Birches Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingslea (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Oak Tree Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Howard Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Owlbeech Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King'S Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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