Broadbridge Heath Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Broadbridge Heath recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, 48.7% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast to national figures underscores the area’s relatively secure environment, a pattern consistent with its status as a built-up area within Horsham. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.6% of total incidents, though this rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 60% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area’s smaller population and potentially lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. Other theft (0.7 per 1,000) was 19% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to local retail activity or seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during the transition to spring. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 22% below the UK average, suggesting a quieter character during this time of year. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 62% below the UK average, indicating a strong community presence that may contribute to lower levels of such incidents. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing—may influence crime patterns. Overall, Broadbridge Heath’s crime profile reflects a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors that contribute to its relatively low crime rates compared to the national average.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in crime mix, with property crimes (13) outnumbering violent crimes (8), a reversal of the UK average where violent crimes typically dominate. Other theft emerged as a category 19% above the UK average, a trend that may reflect local retail activity or transient population movements during the spring transition. Conversely, public order offences were 22% below the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to the area’s quieter character during this time of year. The daily crime count of one incident per day provides a tangible reference point for residents, though this figure is lower than the UK average of roughly 2.3 per day. The 0.7 per 1,000 rate for other theft highlights a specific risk area, tied to local businesses or community events, though further data would be needed to confirm this connection. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 62% below the UK average, suggesting a strong community presence that may help deter such incidents.

Broadbridge Heath’s daily crime count of one incident per day in March 2023 provides a tangible reference for residents, though this figure is significantly lower than the UK average of 2.3 per day. The monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 257 residents underscores the area’s relatively secure environment, a pattern consistent with its built-up nature within Horsham. This low exposure, however, must be contextualised by the area’s smaller population—7,463 residents—which naturally scales down absolute crime numbers compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further reveals that Broadbridge Heath’s crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents is 48.7% below the UK average, reflecting a combination of geographic factors and community dynamics. The built-up area’s integration into Horsham’s broader infrastructure may limit isolated incidents, while its compact size reduces opportunities for crime compared to sprawling suburbs or dense city centres. This aligns with broader trends in similar small built-up areas, where lower foot traffic and stronger local networks often correlate with reduced crime rates.