Crime in Holbrook West: statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in Holbrook West in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.4 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 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
- Demographics of Holbrook West
- Questions about crime in Holbrook West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (176), anti-social behaviour (161) and criminal damage and arson (56) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,045th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Holbrook West | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 582 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.4 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,820 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Holbrook West of any year here (582 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 582 | 74.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 537 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 580 | 74.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 526 | 67.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 428 | 54.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 470 | 60.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 469 | 60.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 494 | 63.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 499 | 63.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holbrook West recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (34% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below) and violence and sexual offences (34% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 103 to 161 and other theft rose from 22 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 20.6 | 15.4 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 5.6 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Public order | 41 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +45% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holbrook West; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Holbrook East (38.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbrook West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | -48% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | -35% |
| Roffey North | 249 | 39.3 | -47% |
| Roffey South | 387 | 59.6 | -20% |
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | -42% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +150% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | -24% |
| Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham | 332 | 57.8 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Holbrook West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near B2180 | 43 |
| On or near Cook Road | 34 |
| On or near Madeira Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Barttelot Road | 25 |
| On or near Hurst Court | 24 |
| On or near Parkside Mews | 22 |
| On or near Peary Close | 21 |
| On or near Rusper Road | 19 |
| On or near Park Street | 17 |
Of the 421 crimes in Holbrook West with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 161 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 46.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Holbrook West has an estimated population of 7,820 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holbrook West average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holbrook West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holbrook West a safe place to live?
Holbrook West recorded 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,045th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Holbrook West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Holbrook West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbrook West was up 8% on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 537 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holbrook West?
About 7,820 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holbrook West?
Holbrook West 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.