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Crime in Southwater

Southwater had 116 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 21 Horsham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Horsham area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

RH13, Horsham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southwater

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40.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 21Horsham rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common39 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 33 Apr 35 May 30 Jun 51 Jul 35 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Southwater. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3934%
violence3833%
shoplifting109%
theft76%
criminal damage76%
public order65%
other crime22%
drugs22%

Southwater against Horsham

TypeSouthwater per 1,000Middle Horsham areaChange
Violence13.310.8▲ 3%
Burglary0.41–
Vehicle crime0.40.7–
Anti-social behaviour13.713.1▲ 5%
Theft and robbery3.24–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Broadbridge Heath129.2▼ 5%
Horsham102.2▲ 5%
Barns Green53.9▲ 33%
Southwater40.7▲ 6%
See every Horsham area ranked on the crime in Horsham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Southwater a safe area?

Southwater had about 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 21 Horsham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Southwater?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (39), followed by violence (38) and shoplifting (10).