Crime in Roffey South: statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Roffey South in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.6 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 Roffey South at a glance
- Crime trends in Roffey South
- Types of crime in Roffey South
- Roffey South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roffey South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roffey South
- Demographics of Roffey South
- Questions about crime in Roffey South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (132), shoplifting (71) and anti-social behaviour (67) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Roffey South | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 387 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,498 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Roffey South peaked in the year to August 2019 (578 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (339). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 387 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 360 | 55.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 396 | 60.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 345 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 339 | 52.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 501 | 77.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 570 | 87.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 578 | 89.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 514 | 79.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roffey South recorded notably more shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (43% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 40 to 71 and anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 67, while criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 25 and public order fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roffey South; the highest is Denne (186.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Nuthurst & Lower Beeding (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roffey South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey North | 249 | 39.3 | -34% |
| Holbrook East | 230 | 38.6 | -35% |
| Forest | 387 | 43.1 | -28% |
| Holbrook West | 582 | 74.4 | +25% |
| Trafalgar | 303 | 48.1 | -19% |
| Denne | 1,934 | 186.3 | +213% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 103 | 32.7 | -45% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 366 | 56.6 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Roffey South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Fitzalan Road | 24 |
| On or near Forest Mews | 18 |
| On or near Birches Road | 17 |
| On or near Lintott Gardens | 16 |
| On or near The Orchard | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near South Holmes Road | 11 |
| On or near Bracken Grove | 10 |
| On or near Murray Court | 10 |
Of the 320 crimes in Roffey South with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 150 | 46.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Roffey South has an estimated population of 6,498 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roffey South average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Roffey South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roffey South a safe place to live?
Roffey South recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,634th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Roffey South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (71).
Is crime in Roffey South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roffey South was up 8% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 360 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roffey South?
About 6,498 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roffey South?
Roffey South 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.