Crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham: statistics, rates and trends
361 crimes were recorded in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 43% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham at a glance
- Crime trends in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
- Types of crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
- Broadbridge Heath, Horsham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
- Population and deprivation in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
- Questions about crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
- About this data
361 crimes were recorded in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 43% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham has the 2,787th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broadbridge Heath, Horsham | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 361 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +43% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,465 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham was highest in the year to July 2021 (519 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (252). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 361 | 55.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 252 | 39.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 384 | 59.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 386 | 59.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 443 | 68.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 519 | 80.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 442 | 68.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 384 | 59.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 345 | 53.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+100%) and violence and sexual offences (+64%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 16.7 | 0.49 | +64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 12.7 | 0.83 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 8.2 | 0.99 | +15% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +15% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +50% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +450% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -27% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broadbridge Heath, Horsham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broadbridge Heath, Horsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 343 | 59.7 | +7% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +227% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | -18% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +32% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | -26% |
| Southwater North | 188 | 28.2 | -50% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | -29% |
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | -30% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Sleets Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Vinall Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Wakeford Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Heydon Way | 9 |
| On or near Sargent Way | 9 |
| On or near Carter Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 39.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
Broadbridge Heath, Horsham has an estimated population of 6,465. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broadbridge Heath, Horsham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Broadbridge Heath, Horsham a safe place to live?
Broadbridge Heath, Horsham recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham was up 43% on the year before: 361 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 252 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broadbridge Heath, Horsham?
Broadbridge Heath, Horsham is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Broadbridge Heath, Horsham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.