Crime Rate in Rudgwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rudgwick

The total recorded crimes in Rudgwick, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rudgwick crime rate of 34.97 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 Rudgwick, encompassing approximately 257 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rudgwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dairy Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Marts with total crimes: 2
  • Haven Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rudgwick?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Rudgwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 80 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rudgwick recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Rudgwick had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 52 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rudgwick recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rudgwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rudgwick has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 34.97 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Rudgwick crimes were 80. The crime rate of Rudgwick in 2024 was 310.80 (year) or 25.90 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rudgwick were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 202.02 (year) or 16.84 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rudgwick)CrimesRank (Rudgwick)CrimesRank (Rudgwick)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
Steyning & Ashurst51 4354 12386 7
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley43 8487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington50 5491 5412 6
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote45 7414 9241 15
Southwater South & Shipley38 9414 8324 9
Roffey South23 13409 10297 10
Trafalgar19 16349 13294 11
Broadbridge Heath17 19356 11281 13
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington29 11340 15213 16
Henfield18 18309 16283 12
Roffey North24 12343 14281 14
Holbrook East21 14225 19181 18
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead20 15235 18187 17
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham19 17257 17177 19
Southwater North13 21179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15 20104 21107 21

Rudgwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rudgwick in May 2025

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

1. Dairy Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. The Marts (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Haven Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Rowhook Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Hornshill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Pathfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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