Broadbridge Heath Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 marked a continuation of Broadbridge Heath's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This figure is 71.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's relative safety. Shoplifting emerged as the most prevalent crime, accounting for 35.3% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.5%) and anti-social behaviour (17.7%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Horsham, where retail and community spaces may contribute to shoplifting rates, while the lower prevalence of violent crime reflects the area's likely quieter, more residential nature. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and extended evening hours, may have influenced outdoor socialising and associated crime trends, though the overall decline in violent crime suggests effective local policing or community engagement. The small population size (7,463 residents) further contextualises the low absolute numbers, with 17 total crimes reported in the month. While shoplifting's rate was slightly above the UK average for that category, other crime types were significantly below national benchmarks, reinforcing the area's distinct safety profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in May 2025 was the 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though isolated, contrasts with other notable shifts, such as a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from six to three incidents) and a 14.3% decrease in shoplifting (from seven to six incidents). These fluctuations highlight the volatility of certain crime categories within a small population. Shoplifting remained the most common crime type, accounting for 35.3% of all reported incidents, though its rate (0.8 per 1,000) was only 19% above the UK average for that category. In stark contrast, violence and sexual offences were 82% below the UK average (0.5 vs 2.8 per 1,000), reflecting a safer profile in this area. The sharp rise in drug-related offences, though minimal in absolute terms, may warrant local attention, given its previous absence in the crime breakdown.

Broadbridge Heath's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 14.9% decrease from the previous month's 2.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the local rate equates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the small population size of 7,463 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for every 439 residents during May. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime within the community, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is present, its impact is proportionally minimal in this built-up area. This context is critical for residents assessing local safety, as the numbers suggest a relatively low risk compared to national benchmarks.