Crime Rate in Southwater North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwater North

The total recorded crimes in Southwater North, Horsham, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwater North crime rate of 4.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Southwater North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wild Orchid Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bluecoat Pond with total crimes: 3
  • Nyes Lane with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Southwater North has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 10th 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.

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
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

Southwater North 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 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 (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
December 20243
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 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
November 20242

A total of 4 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
June 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Southwater North in March 2025

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

1. Wild Orchid Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bluecoat Pond (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nyes Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
4. Coltstaple Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Robin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Buttercup Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blakes Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Allendale (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lovers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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