Crime Rate in Brookfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookfield

The total recorded crimes in Brookfield, Arun, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brookfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorncroft Road with total crimes: 9
  • Worthing Road with total crimes: 6
  • Gosden Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Arun.

    • 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 areas in the Arun.

  • 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 July 2025 the Brookfield has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brookfield)CrimesRank (Brookfield)CrimesRank (Brookfield)
River193 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham87 61,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington114 41,416 2919 5
Bersted125 2986 6774 6
Marine121 31,274 3999 3
Barnham106 51,099 5952 4
Orchard65 7662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton51 11876 7593 8
Yapton65 8839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon58 9716 9488 9
Felpham West53 10589 11356 12
Rustington East43 13509 12359 11
Pevensey48 12499 13332 13
Rustington West38 16363 15301 14
Pagham41 14335 16237 17
East Preston26 19255 18242 16
Beach29 17318 17187 19
Aldwick West18 22209 20217 18
Middleton-on-Sea28 18193 22170 22
Felpham East20 21210 19144 23
Aldwick East25 20183 23186 20
Ferring15 23202 21179 21

Brookfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202513
April 202515
March 202521
February 20258
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Thorncroft Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Worthing Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Gosden Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Timberleys (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Cornfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Southfields Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Falkland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grove Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. The Poplars (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Lizard Head (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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