Crime Rate in Rudgwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rudgwick

The total recorded crimes in Rudgwick, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rudgwick crime rate of 7.77 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rudgwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Dairy Close 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 July 2025 the Rudgwick has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 7.77 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rudgwick)CrimesRank (Rudgwick)CrimesRank (Rudgwick)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
Colgate & Rusper79 2625 4365 8
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
Forest30 11473 7454 4
Storrington & Washington53 4491 5412 6
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley34 8487 6432 5
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
Southwater South & Shipley31 10414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20 18414 9241 15
Trafalgar33 9349 13294 11
Roffey South28 13409 10297 10
Broadbridge Heath29 12356 11281 13
Roffey North21 17343 14281 14
Holbrook East27 14225 19181 18
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington19 20340 15213 16
Southwater North21 16179 20155 20
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21

Rudgwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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February 20252
December 20241

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20253
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February 20253
December 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
November 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20253
February 20253

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

High Crime Locations Rudgwick in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
2. Dairy Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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