Crime Rate in Broadwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadwater

The total recorded crimes in Broadwater, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadwater crime rate of 1.00 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 Broadwater, encompassing approximately 40,882 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broadwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • King Edward Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadwater?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Broadwater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 773 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadwater witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Broadwater had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 654 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broadwater witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broadwater Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadwater has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 10th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Broadwater crimes were 773. The crime rate of Broadwater in 2024 was 18.91 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadwater were around 654 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.00 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadwater)CrimesRank (Broadwater)CrimesRank (Broadwater)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
Northbrook66 5859 4501 7
Gaisford67 4647 8521 6
Tarring42 9703 6536 5
Marine59 6634 9446 9
Selden57 7696 7444 10
Salvington55 8590 10464 8
Durrington40 11472 11374 11
Goring34 13343 13358 12
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Broadwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 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 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202527
February 202528
December 202417
November 202424
October 202424
September 202415
August 202419
July 202421
June 202426
May 202431

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
December 202413
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 202411
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 202413
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
December 20248
November 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Broadwater in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Other crime1
2. King Edward Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
3. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Broadwater Street West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Garrick Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hazelwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsley Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Willowbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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