Crime Rate in Broadfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadfield

The total recorded crimes in Broadfield, Crawley, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadfield crime rate of 2.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Broadfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadfield Place with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Crawley.

    • 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 areas in the Crawley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Broadfield has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadfield)CrimesRank (Broadfield)CrimesRank (Broadfield)
Northgate & West Green319 24,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore332 14,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges112 41,582 31,358 3
Bewbush & North Broadfield153 31,476 4953 5
Southgate79 81,084 5962 4
Ifield97 6811 8574 7
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood84 7883 7550 8
Tilgate70 9607 9509 9
Maidenbower39 11436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth35 12503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39 10423 12318 11
Furnace Green23 13328 13246 13

Broadfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
August 202414
July 202431
June 202430
May 202427

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202536
March 202529
February 202529
January 20251
December 202426
November 202433
October 202430
September 202424
August 202430
July 202439
June 202458
May 202428

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20255
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20251
February 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Broadfield in May 2025

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

1. Broadfield Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Highwood Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Moyne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Harvey Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Halley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Chadwick Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lewisham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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