Crime Rate in Broadwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadwater

The total recorded crimes in Broadwater, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadwater crime rate of 1.39 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broadwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Edward Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • B2223 with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Broadwater has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadwater)CrimesRank (Broadwater)CrimesRank (Broadwater)
Central259 13,405 12,211 1
Castle137 21,997 22,166 2
Heene123 31,120 31,325 3
Northbrook69 4859 4501 7
Tarring58 7703 6536 5
Gaisford62 5647 8521 6
Selden59 6696 7444 10
Salvington46 9590 10464 8
Marine34 13634 9446 9
Goring40 10343 13358 12
Durrington36 11472 11374 11
Offington35 12439 12305 13

Broadwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
December 20248
November 20241
August 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202523
May 202515
April 202521
March 202527
February 202528
December 202417
November 202424
October 202424
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 202413
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20253
December 202413
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 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
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Broadwater in July 2025

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

1. King Edward Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting2
3. B2223 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Warner Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Marlowe Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lamorna Grove (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Edward Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meredith Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Harrison Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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