Crime in Rudgwick, Horsham: statistics, rates and trends
93 crimes were recorded in Rudgwick, Horsham in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rudgwick, Horsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Rudgwick, Horsham
- Types of crime in Rudgwick, Horsham
- Rudgwick, Horsham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rudgwick, Horsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rudgwick, Horsham
- Demographics of Rudgwick, Horsham
- Questions about crime in Rudgwick, Horsham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (38), anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage and arson (10) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rudgwick, Horsham | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 93 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.4 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,064 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rudgwick, Horsham peaked in the year to August 2019 (118 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (59). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 93 | 30.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 69 | 22.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 68 | 22.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 59 | 19.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 88 | 28.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 96 | 31.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 60 | 19.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 118 | 38.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 86 | 28.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 22 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 12.4 | 34.2 | +73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rudgwick, Horsham; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater North (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rudgwick, Horsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 332 | 57.8 | +90% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | +87% |
| Billingshurst | 540 | 52.0 | +71% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | +59% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +514% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +145% |
| Southwater North | 184 | 27.6 | -9% |
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Rudgwick, Horsham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highcroft Drive” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highcroft Drive | 15 |
| On or near The Marts | 8 |
| On or near Haven Road | 7 |
| On or near Lynwick Street | 7 |
| On or near Foxholes | 6 |
| On or near Naldretts Lane | 5 |
| On or near Loxwood Road | 4 |
| On or near Station Road | 4 |
| On or near Guildford Road | 3 |
| On or near Monks Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 76 crimes in Rudgwick, Horsham with one. The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 44.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 23 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
Rudgwick, Horsham has an estimated population of 3,064 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rudgwick, Horsham average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rudgwick, Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rudgwick, Horsham a safe place to live?
Rudgwick, Horsham recorded 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rudgwick, Horsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 38 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Rudgwick, Horsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rudgwick, Horsham was up 35% on the year before: 93 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 69 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rudgwick, Horsham?
About 3,064 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rudgwick, Horsham?
Rudgwick, Horsham is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.