Broadbridge Heath Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a continuation of Broadbridge Heath's consistently low crime profile, with the area's overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents placing it 43.2% below the UK average. This figure, the lowest recorded in the area for over a decade, reflects a combination of demographic factors and seasonal rhythms. Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 22.6% of total) and violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 19.4%) remained the most frequently reported categories, both significantly below the UK averages for their respective types. The seasonal context of September—characterised by the return to school and university freshers' week—may have influenced the mix of offences. The area's low property crime rate (12 incidents, 38.7% of total) is consistent with its character as a largely residential built-up area within Horsham, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for theft. The relatively low prevalence of violent crime, particularly the 69% gap below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives have likely played a role in sustaining this trend. Seasonal transitions, such as the shift from summer to autumn, may have also affected the frequency of anti-social behaviour, which is often linked to increased social activity in the evenings.

The most significant decreases in September were in anti-social behaviour (down 36.4% from 11 incidents in August to 7) and shoplifting (a 33.3% reduction to 4 incidents). These declines align with the return to structured routines following the end of the summer holiday period, which may have reduced opportunities for disruptive behaviour. While violent crime remained low, the category of criminal damage and arson saw a 25% increase (4 to 5 incidents), a rate 32% above the UK average. This uptick may be partially explained by increased outdoor activity during the transition to shorter evenings. The rate of violence and sexual offences—6 incidents in September—remained 69% below the UK average, a statistic that highlights the effectiveness of local initiatives in preventing serious crime. The complete absence of burglary in August, followed by a single incident in September, suggests that targeted interventions in residential areas may be contributing to this trend. For residents, the monthly exposure of one crime per 241 residents provides a clear indicator of the area's relative safety compared to the UK average, which stands at 7.4 per 1,000 residents.

Broadbridge Heath's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 16.3% from August's 5.0 per 1,000 residents, bringing the monthly figure to 4.2 per 1,000—a level that is 43.2% below the UK average. This decline translates to approximately one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a statistic that is particularly striking when compared to the UK's national average of 7.4 per 1,000 residents. On a monthly basis, one in every 241 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 7,463, the low crime exposure is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by criminal activity. The combination of a stable population and targeted local initiatives may be reinforcing this trend, though further analysis is needed to confirm the exact factors driving these outcomes. The daily crime count of one per day, while seemingly low, provides a concrete reference point for residents to gauge their personal risk, especially when considering that this figure includes all crime types from anti-social behaviour to burglary. This data point may be particularly useful for families and new residents evaluating the area's safety profile.