Crime Rate in Southwater North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwater North

The total recorded crimes in Southwater North, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwater North crime rate of 2.79 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 Southwater North, encompassing approximately 7,528 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southwater North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowslip Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bluecoat Pond with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southwater North?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Southwater North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 179 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southwater North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Southwater North had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 155 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southwater North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southwater North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southwater North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.79 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Southwater North crimes were 179. The crime rate of Southwater North in 2024 was 23.78 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwater North were around 155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.59 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwater North)CrimesRank (Southwater North)CrimesRank (Southwater North)
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
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

Southwater North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 202511
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Southwater North in July 2025

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

1. Cowslip Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bluecoat Pond (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rapley Rise (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coltstaple Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Two Mile Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Martindales (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Robin Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Mapledown Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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