Crime Rate in Holbrook East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holbrook East

The total recorded crimes in Holbrook East, Horsham, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holbrook East crime rate of 1.42 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 Holbrook East, encompassing approximately 14,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Holbrook East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jackdaw Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Raven Close with total crimes: 3
  • Olive Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Holbrook East?

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

  • Relative to Horsham:

    • In 2024, Holbrook East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Horsham average, with 225 crimes compared to 440.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Holbrook East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

    • In 2023, Holbrook East had fewer crimes than the Horsham average, with 181 crimes compared to 341. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holbrook East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Horsham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holbrook East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holbrook East has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Horsham, UK

In 2024, the total Holbrook East crimes were 225. The crime rate of Holbrook East in 2024 was 15.19 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Horsham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holbrook East were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.22 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Horsham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holbrook East)CrimesRank (Holbrook East)CrimesRank (Holbrook East)
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
Broadbridge Heath17 19356 11281 13
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington29 11340 15213 16
Henfield18 18309 16283 12
Roffey North24 12343 14281 14
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

Holbrook East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Holbrook East in May 2025

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

1. Jackdaw Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Raven Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Olive Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Braby Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Bailey Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Shottermill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cissbury Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coleridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mallow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Foxglove Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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