Crime Rate in Broadbridge Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadbridge Heath

The total recorded crimes in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadbridge Heath crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Broadbridge Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Brown Close with total crimes: 2
  • Old Wickhurst Lane 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 May 2025 the Broadbridge Heath has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadbridge Heath)CrimesRank (Broadbridge Heath)CrimesRank (Broadbridge Heath)
Denne210 11,879 11,263 1
Billingshurst69 2681 2648 2
Holbrook West29 10668 3466 3
Colgate & Rusper65 3625 4365 8
Forest49 6473 7454 4
Steyning & Ashurst51 4354 12386 7
Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley43 8487 6432 5
Storrington & Washington50 5491 5412 6
Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote45 7414 9241 15
Southwater South & Shipley38 9414 8324 9
Roffey South23 13409 10297 10
Trafalgar19 16349 13294 11
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington29 11340 15213 16
Henfield18 18309 16283 12
Roffey North24 12343 14281 14
Holbrook East21 14225 19181 18
Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead20 15235 18187 17
Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham19 17257 17177 19
Southwater North13 21179 20155 20
Nuthurst & Lower Beeding15 20104 21107 21
Rudgwick9 2280 2252 22

Broadbridge Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Broadbridge Heath in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Brown Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Old Wickhurst Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Sleets Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newbridge Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Harris Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wakeford Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Corsletts Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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