Crime in Holbrook West: statistics, rates and trends
576 crimes were recorded in Holbrook West in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Holbrook West at a glance
- Crime trends in Holbrook West
- Types of crime in Holbrook West
- Holbrook West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holbrook West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holbrook West
- Population and deprivation in Holbrook West
- Questions about crime in Holbrook West
- About this data
576 crimes were recorded in Holbrook West in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holbrook West has the 2,077th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holbrook West | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 576 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,820 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holbrook West was highest in the year to July 2024 (585 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (430). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 576 | 73.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 550 | 70.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 585 | 74.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 495 | 63.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 430 | 55.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 483 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 475 | 60.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 482 | 61.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 505 | 64.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holbrook West 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%) and other theft (+35%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-56%) and violence and sexual offences (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 21.4 | 0.62 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 19.3 | 1.26 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 7.7 | 1.13 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 6.1 | 0.74 | +2% |
| Public order | 43 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +35% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -11% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.24 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -40% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holbrook West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holbrook West recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holbrook West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holbrook West recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holbrook West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holbrook West recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holbrook West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holbrook West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holbrook West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holbrook West recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holbrook West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holbrook West recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holbrook West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holbrook West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holbrook West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holbrook West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holbrook West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holbrook West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holbrook West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holbrook West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holbrook West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holbrook West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holbrook West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holbrook West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holbrook West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holbrook West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Holbrook West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holbrook West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Holbrook West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holbrook West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbrook West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | -46% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | -38% |
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | -47% |
| Roffey South | 370 | 56.9 | -23% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | -44% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +148% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | -24% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 343 | 59.7 | -19% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 102 |
| On or near B2180 | 40 |
| On or near Cook Road | 31 |
| On or near Hurst Court | 26 |
| On or near Madeira Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Rusper Road | 23 |
| On or near Parkside Mews | 21 |
| On or near Peary Close | 21 |
| On or near Barttelot Road | 20 |
| On or near Barrington Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holbrook West 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 | 205 | 35.6% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Holbrook West has an estimated population of 7,820. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holbrook West sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holbrook West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Holbrook West a safe place to live?
Holbrook West recorded 73.7 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Holbrook West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbrook West was up 5% on the year before: 576 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 550 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holbrook West?
Holbrook West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.