Crime in Roffey North: statistics, rates and trends
248 crimes were recorded in Roffey North in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Roffey North at a glance
- Crime trends in Roffey North
- Types of crime in Roffey North
- Roffey North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roffey North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roffey North
- Population and deprivation in Roffey North
- Questions about crime in Roffey North
- About this data
248 crimes were recorded in Roffey North in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roffey North has the 3,473rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roffey North | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 248 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.2 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,329 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roffey North was highest in the year to July 2019 (372 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (239). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 248 | 39.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 239 | 37.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 348 | 55.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 286 | 45.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 270 | 42.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 307 | 48.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 366 | 57.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 372 | 58.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 287 | 45.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roffey North 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 violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 15.5 | 0.45 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -6% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +275% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +62% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -46% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -56% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Roffey North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roffey North recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roffey North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roffey North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roffey North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roffey North recorded 16 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 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roffey North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roffey North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roffey North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roffey North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roffey North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roffey North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roffey North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roffey North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roffey North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roffey North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roffey North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roffey North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roffey North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roffey North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roffey North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roffey North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roffey North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roffey North 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roffey North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roffey North 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 86% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roffey North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roffey North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roffey North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey South | 370 | 56.9 | +45% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | +1% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +88% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | +6% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | +16% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +366% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | +43% |
| Colgate & Rusper | 491 | 67.7 | +73% |
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 Roffey North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crawley Road | 24 |
| On or near Melbourne Way | 21 |
| On or near Ashurst Close | 19 |
| On or near Canberra Place | 17 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Walk | 15 |
| On or near Earles Meadow | 9 |
| On or near Millthorpe Road | 8 |
| On or near Perth Way | 8 |
| On or near Bryce Close | 7 |
| On or near Morrell Avenue | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roffey North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Roffey North has an estimated population of 6,329. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roffey North sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roffey North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Roffey North a safe place to live?
Roffey North recorded 39.2 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 Roffey North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Roffey North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roffey North was up 4% on the year before: 248 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 239 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roffey North?
Roffey North 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 Roffey North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.