Crime Rate in Brookfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookfield

The total recorded crimes in Brookfield, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brookfield crime rate of 0.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Brookfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worthing Road with total crimes: 4
  • Worthing Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Road 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 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 May 2025 the Brookfield has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brookfield)CrimesRank (Brookfield)CrimesRank (Brookfield)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Marine124 31,274 3999 3
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
Yapton88 6839 8452 10
Orchard63 9662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton60 10876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon80 8716 9488 9
Rustington East46 12509 12359 11
Felpham West45 13589 11356 12
Pevensey52 11499 13332 13
Rustington West31 14363 15301 14
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Brookfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202521
February 20258
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413
July 202425
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Worthing Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Worthing Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Timberleys (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windward Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Horsham Road West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Thorncroft Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Portland Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Davits Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elmgrove Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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