Crime Rate in Brookfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookfield

The total recorded crimes in Brookfield, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brookfield crime rate of 1.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brookfield, encompassing approximately 37,469 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brookfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Southfields Road with total crimes: 5
  • Worthing Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Poplars with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brookfield?

To understand the safety of Brookfield, we need to analyze Brookfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Brookfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 369 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brookfield recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brookfield had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 291 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brookfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Brookfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brookfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brookfield has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Brookfield crimes were 369. The crime rate of Brookfield in 2024 was 39.53 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brookfield were around 291 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.03 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Brookfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20258
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413
July 202425
June 202420
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brookfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brookfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Southfields Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Worthing Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
3. The Poplars (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Timberleys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Windward Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Falkland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thorncroft Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Oakcroft Gardens (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ash Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Kendal Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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