Crime Rate in Rudgwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rudgwick

The total recorded crimes in Rudgwick, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rudgwick crime rate of 19.43 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 Mar were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Rudgwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highcroft Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dairy Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rudgwick has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 19.43 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.

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
Roffey South47 4409 10297 10
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

Rudgwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Highcroft Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Dairy Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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