Broadbridge Heath Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broadbridge Heath’s March 2025 crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents highlights a stark divergence from the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, representing an 85.9% reduction in crime relative to national trends. This built-up area within Horsham, likely characterised by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity, recorded 8 total crimes — 4 property-related and 2 violent — across its population of 7,463. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (25% of total), shoplifting (25%), and violence and sexual offences (25%), each significantly below UK averages. The seasonal transition to spring, with lengthening evenings and the clocks changing, may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour, though the overall low volume of incidents suggests a community with limited exposure to crime. The area’s low crime rate may reflect its character as a quieter, affluent or suburban neighbourhood, where property crime is mitigated by factors such as strong community presence or effective local policing. While the rise in burglary (from 0 to 1) indicates a minor fluctuation, it remains an isolated incident within a broader context of sustained safety. This data reinforces Broadbridge Heath’s position as an area with crime levels that are not only below the UK average but also remarkably low in absolute terms, consistent with its likely rural-adjacent or low-density urban profile.

March 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 0 to 1, though this remains a single incident in a low-crime environment. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2). Anti-social behaviour also declined by 50% (from 4 to 2), suggesting a seasonal or situational shift in community activity. All crime categories in Broadbridge Heath are below UK averages: anti-social behaviour is 76% below the UK rate of 1.2 per 1,000, while shoplifting lags 56% behind the national figure of 0.7 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property crimes (4) outnumbering violent crimes (2) by a 2:1 ratio. This mix aligns with a built-up area’s profile, where shoplifting and anti-social behaviour may reflect local retail and community dynamics rather than broader systemic issues.

Broadbridge Heath's March 2025 crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents stands in stark contrast to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting an 85.9% reduction. This marked decline from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000 underscores a significant shift in local crime dynamics. Over the 31 days of March, the area recorded 8 total crimes — equivalent to roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the area’s low-level crime profile. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for every 933 residents, illustrating a level of safety that far outperforms national benchmarks. With a population of 7,463, the area’s small scale and likely rural-adjacent character may contribute to this pattern, where community cohesion and limited urban density could reduce opportunities for crime. These figures suggest a landscape where crime is not only infrequent but also rare compared to the UK average, though the absolute numbers remain low enough to avoid overgeneralisation.