Crime Rate in Broadbridge Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadbridge Heath

The total recorded crimes in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadbridge Heath crime rate of 2.20 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 Broadbridge Heath, encompassing approximately 13,199 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadbridge Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sleets Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vinall Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadbridge Heath?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Broadbridge Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 356 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadbridge Heath witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Broadbridge Heath had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 281 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broadbridge Heath recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Horsham, Broadbridge Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broadbridge Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broadbridge Heath has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Broadbridge Heath crimes were 356. The crime rate of Broadbridge Heath in 2024 was 26.97 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadbridge Heath were around 281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.29 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadbridge Heath)CrimesRank (Broadbridge Heath)CrimesRank (Broadbridge Heath)
Denne167 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst62 3681 2648 2
Colgate & Rusper79 2625 4365 8
Holbrook West45 5668 3466 3
Forest30 11473 7454 4
Storrington & Washington53 4491 5412 6
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley34 8487 6432 5
Henfield42 6309 16283 12
Steyning & Ashurst23 15354 12386 7
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham38 7257 17177 19
Southwater South & Shipley31 10414 8324 9
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote20 18414 9241 15
Trafalgar33 9349 13294 11
Roffey South28 13409 10297 10
Roffey North21 17343 14281 14
Holbrook East27 14225 19181 18
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington19 20340 15213 16
Southwater North21 16179 20155 20
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead19 19235 18187 17
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding16 21104 21107 21
Rudgwick2 2280 2252 22

Broadbridge Heath 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 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Broadbridge Heath in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sleets Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vinall Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Charrington Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nye Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gratwick End (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Onslow Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Old Guildford Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Ottley Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Harris Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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