Broadbridge Heath Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a continuation of Broadbridge Heath's historically low crime rate, with an overall figure of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—54.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This statistic, while reassuring, contrasts sharply with the category-specific spikes observed, particularly in shoplifting and vehicle crime. The area's crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, which accounted for 12 of the 26 total incidents, or 46% of all reported crimes. Shoplifting, the most common single category, represented 30.8% of all crimes, a figure that, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 75% above the UK average for this category. This discrepancy may be explained by the area's proximity to Horsham's retail hubs, where opportunistic theft is more likely during periods of high foot traffic, such as those associated with Halloween. The seasonal context of October—shorter daylight hours and the approach of the festive season—likely contributes to such trends. Violent crimes, meanwhile, remained relatively low, with 5 incidents recorded, or 19.2% of total crimes, a rate 74% below the UK average. This suggests a broader cultural or environmental factor that reduces the likelihood of violent encounters, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis. The interplay between local geography and seasonal patterns continues to shape the area's crime dynamics, requiring ongoing monitoring.

October 2025 witnessed a 100% surge in vehicle crime, with one incident reported—a stark contrast to the previous month's zero cases. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings or increased traffic during the Halloween period. Shoplifting also saw a 100% increase, rising from four to eight incidents, placing the rate at 1.1 per 1,000—75% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly stands out against the broader trend of lower crime rates in Broadbridge Heath, suggesting targeted issues in retail environments or heightened opportunistic behaviour during October. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, and drugs and other theft each dropped by 50%, indicating some areas of positive change. These fluctuations highlight the need for residents to remain vigilant in high-risk zones, particularly retail areas where shoplifting rates are elevated.

Broadbridge Heath's crime rate in October 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) marks a 16.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, underscoring the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. When scaled to the local context, this translates to one crime occurring for every 287 residents over the course of the month, a figure that highlights the area's comparatively safer environment. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the daily and monthly exposure metrics provide a tangible sense of risk for residents. The population of 7,463 further contextualises these figures, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime in Broadbridge Heath is lower than in the UK as a whole. This contrast is reinforced by the fact that violent crime rates here are 74% below the UK average, suggesting a broader pattern of safety that persists despite the recent spikes in specific categories.