Crime Rates at Woodgates Close, Horsham, RH13 5RS

Woodgates Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Forest , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Horsham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Woodgates Close (RH13 5RS) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% lower than the Forest average (36.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodgates Close (RH13 5RS), the main crime hotspot is near Nightingales Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.