Crime Rate in Broadfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadfield

The total recorded crimes in Broadfield, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadfield crime rate of 1.91 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 Broadfield, encompassing approximately 38,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Broadfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 11
  • Dalton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 4

How safe is Broadfield?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Broadfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 1072 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadfield witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broadfield had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 867 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broadfield witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broadfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Broadfield has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Broadfield crimes were 1,072. The crime rate of Broadfield in 2024 was 28.10 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadfield were around 867 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.73 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)
Northgate & West Green351 14,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore275 24,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges112 41,582 31,358 3
Bewbush & North Broadfield157 31,476 4953 5
Southgate60 81,084 5962 4
Ifield94 5811 8574 7
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood77 6883 7550 8
Tilgate56 9607 9509 9
Maidenbower32 12436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth39 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield36 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green30 13328 13246 13

Broadfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202529
January 20251
December 202426
November 202433
October 202430
September 202424
August 202430
July 202439
June 202458
May 202428
April 202430

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 202414
July 202431
June 202430
May 202427
April 202423

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20246
August 20241
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Broadfield in March 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Dalton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Broadfield Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Harvey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Brighton Road (North) (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Ranmore Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Kelmscott Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Halley Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fry Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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