Crime Rate in Broadwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadwater

The total recorded crimes in Broadwater, Worthing, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadwater crime rate of 1.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Broadwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • B2223 with total crimes: 4
  • Slindon Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Broadwater has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worthing)CrimesRank (Worthing)CrimesRank (Worthing)
Central221 13,405 12,211 1
Castle193 21,997 22,166 2
Heene105 31,120 31,325 3
Northbrook69 5859 4501 7
Durrington69 4472 11374 11
Tarring45 9703 6536 5
Gaisford42 10647 8521 6
Marine65 6634 9446 9
Selden58 8696 7444 10
Salvington41 11590 10464 8
Goring33 13343 13358 12
Offington34 12439 12305 13

Broadwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202528
December 202417
November 202424
October 202424
September 202415
August 202419
July 202421
June 202426
May 202431
April 202423

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. B2223 (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Slindon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meredith Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Warner Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Southdown View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Northbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lamorna Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. King Edward Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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