Crime in Rudgwick, Horsham: statistics, rates and trends

92 crimes were recorded in Rudgwick, Horsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 36 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rudgwick, Horsham has the 3,763rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rudgwick, Horsham was highest in the year to July 2019 (119 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (62). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rudgwick, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rudgwick, Horsham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rudgwick, Horsham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rudgwick, Horsham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rudgwick, Horsham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rudgwick, Horsham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rudgwick, Horsham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rudgwick, Horsham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rudgwick, Horsham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rudgwick, Horsham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rudgwick, Horsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rudgwick, Horsham.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rudgwick, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rudgwick, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Rudgwick, Horsham has an estimated population of 3,064. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rudgwick, Horsham sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rudgwick, Horsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.