Crime in Roffey South: statistics, rates and trends
370 crimes were recorded in Roffey South in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Roffey South
- Questions about crime in Roffey South
- About this data
370 crimes were recorded in Roffey South in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 128 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roffey South has the 2,739th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roffey South | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 370 | 8,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 56.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,498 | 151,521 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roffey South was highest in the year to July 2019 (571 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (334). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 370 | 56.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 358 | 55.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 407 | 62.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 334 | 51.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 339 | 52.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 530 | 81.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 568 | 87.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 571 | 87.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 491 | 75.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roffey South 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 shoplifting (+81%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 19.7 | 0.58 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 10.0 | 1.21 | +81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -36% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -31% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +36% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +18% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -17% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -83% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Roffey South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roffey South recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Roffey South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roffey South recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roffey South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roffey South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roffey South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roffey South recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roffey South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roffey South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roffey South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roffey South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roffey South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roffey South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roffey South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roffey South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roffey South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roffey South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roffey South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roffey South recorded 8 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roffey South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roffey South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roffey South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roffey South 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 83% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roffey South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roffey South 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roffey South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roffey South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roffey South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roffey North | 248 | 39.2 | -31% |
| Holbrook East | 235 | 39.5 | -31% |
| Forest | 372 | 41.4 | -27% |
| Holbrook West | 576 | 73.7 | +29% |
| Trafalgar | 287 | 45.6 | -20% |
| Denne | 1,894 | 182.5 | +220% |
| Nuthurst & Lower Beeding | 101 | 32.1 | -44% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | -2% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Fitzalan Road | 23 |
| On or near Birches Road | 17 |
| On or near Forest Mews | 17 |
| On or near Owlbeech Way | 15 |
| On or near The Orchard | 15 |
| On or near Lintott Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Bracken Grove | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roffey South 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 | 150 | 40.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 29.2% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Roffey South has an estimated population of 6,498. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roffey South sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roffey South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Roffey South a safe place to live?
Roffey South recorded 56.9 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (65).
Is crime in Roffey South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roffey South was up 3% on the year before: 370 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 358 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roffey South?
Roffey South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.