Crime in Holbrook East: statistics, rates and trends
230 crimes were recorded in Holbrook East in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Holbrook East at a glance
- Crime trends in Holbrook East
- Types of crime in Holbrook East
- Holbrook East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holbrook East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holbrook East
- Demographics of Holbrook East
- Questions about crime in Holbrook East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (73), anti-social behaviour (71) and public order (18) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,486th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Holbrook East | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 230 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.6 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,952 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Holbrook East of any year here (230 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 230 | 38.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 212 | 35.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 229 | 38.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 200 | 33.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 186 | 31.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 212 | 35.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 223 | 37.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 228 | 38.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 212 | 35.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (22% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 12.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +51% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Holbrook East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbrook East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey North | 249 | 39.3 | +2% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +93% |
| Roffey South | 387 | 59.6 | +54% |
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | +11% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | +25% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +382% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | +47% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 332 | 57.8 | +50% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Holbrook East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Olive Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Olive Close | 26 |
| On or near Siskin Close | 14 |
| On or near Copse Close | 11 |
| On or near Serrin Way | 11 |
| On or near Campion Road | 10 |
| On or near Kestrel Close | 10 |
| On or near Allcard Close | 9 |
| On or near Bluebell Close | 8 |
| On or near Yarrow Close | 8 |
| On or near Cissbury Close | 7 |
Of the 159 crimes in Holbrook East with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Holbrook East has an estimated population of 5,952 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holbrook East average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holbrook East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holbrook East a safe place to live?
Holbrook East recorded 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,486th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Holbrook East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Holbrook East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbrook East was up 8% on the year before: 230 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holbrook East?
About 5,952 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holbrook East?
Holbrook East is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.