Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Laurels area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Southwater North , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Laurels (RH13 9UJ) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.4% lower than the Southwater North average (27.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Laurels (RH13 9UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Buttercup Way. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Southwater North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buttercup Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mapledown Close | Under investigation |
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