Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dover Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Southwater North , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 422 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 Dover Close (RH13 9XX) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% lower than the Southwater North average (27.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Dover Close (RH13 9XX), 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 | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jay Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mapledown Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fairbank Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buttercup Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Police Station | Local resolution |
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