Broadbridge Heath Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broadbridge Heath's overall crime rate in October 2024 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's generally low levels of criminal activity. The top three crime types were 'other theft' (16.7% of all crimes), 'violence and sexual offences' (16.7%), and 'anti-social behaviour' (16.7%), each contributing similarly to the total. Seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween may have influenced activity, though the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months. The low rate of violent crime—85% below the UK average—suggests that the area's demographic and geographic characteristics, possibly including its suburban or rural nature, may contribute to this trend. However, the sharp rise in 'other theft' cases, which more than doubled in October, highlights a specific concern for residents. This increase, while still modest in absolute terms, could be linked to seasonal events or changes in local patterns. The relatively low incidence of property crime—7 out of 18 total crimes—further reinforces the area's safety profile, though the small number of incidents means that even minor fluctuations can appear significant. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understanding how broader factors, such as weather or community initiatives, may shape future crime rates.

October 2024 saw a sharp increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from one to three cases—a 200% surge. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, is notable and may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled from zero to one, a 100% increase, suggesting potential shifts in local patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting and violence-related offences both declined: shoplifting fell by 50% (from four to two cases), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 40% (from five to three). These decreases align with the broader trend of reduced crime in the area but underscore the uneven nature of monthly fluctuations. The area's overall violent crime rate is 85% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 2.7 per 1,000. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly around areas with higher foot traffic during darker evenings.

Broadbridge Heath's crime rate in October 2024 fell to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, an 18.3% drop from the previous month's rate of 3.0. This decline continues a trend of reduced crime in the area, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a generally low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 7,463, this means that one crime occurred for roughly every 415 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the area's relative safety. While this monthly exposure is a useful snapshot, it does not capture the full picture of crime patterns, which require deeper analysis of specific categories and seasonal factors. The consistency of low crime rates, even in the face of seasonal changes like shorter evenings and Halloween, suggests that local measures or community dynamics may be contributing to this trend.