Crime in Holbrook East: statistics, rates and trends
235 crimes were recorded in Holbrook East in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Holbrook East
- Questions about crime in Holbrook East
- About this data
235 crimes were recorded in Holbrook East in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 83 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holbrook East has the 3,465th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holbrook East | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 235 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,952 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holbrook East was highest in the year to July 2026 (235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (189). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 235 | 39.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 205 | 34.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 218 | 36.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 200 | 33.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 189 | 31.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 223 | 37.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 208 | 34.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 223 | 37.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 217 | 36.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holbrook East 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 (+152%). The largest falls were in public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 13.9 | 0.91 | +152% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 12.1 | 0.35 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -12% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -11% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -30% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.07 | -88% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Holbrook East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holbrook East recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 152% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Holbrook East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holbrook East recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holbrook East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holbrook East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holbrook East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holbrook East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holbrook East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holbrook East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holbrook East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holbrook East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holbrook East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holbrook East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holbrook East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holbrook East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holbrook East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holbrook East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holbrook East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holbrook East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holbrook East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holbrook East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Holbrook East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holbrook East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holbrook East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holbrook East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holbrook East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holbrook East 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Holbrook East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holbrook East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbrook East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | -1% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +87% |
| Roffey South | 370 | 56.9 | +44% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | +5% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | +16% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +362% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | +41% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 343 | 59.7 | +51% |
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 Holbrook East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Olive Close | 28 |
| On or near Bailey Close | 14 |
| On or near Siskin Close | 12 |
| On or near Copse Close | 11 |
| On or near Allcard Close | 10 |
| On or near Campion Road | 10 |
| On or near Kestrel Close | 9 |
| On or near Serrin Way | 9 |
| On or near Bluebell Close | 7 |
| On or near Cissbury Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holbrook East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 83 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 23.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Holbrook East has an estimated population of 5,952. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holbrook East sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holbrook East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Holbrook East a safe place to live?
Holbrook East recorded 39.5 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 Holbrook East?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (72).
Is crime in Holbrook East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbrook East was up 15% on the year before: 235 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 205 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holbrook East?
Holbrook East 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 Holbrook East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.