Crime in Broadbridge Heath: statistics, rates and trends
366 crimes were recorded in Broadbridge Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broadbridge Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Broadbridge Heath
- Types of crime in Broadbridge Heath
- Broadbridge Heath compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Broadbridge Heath
- Streets with the most crime in Broadbridge Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broadbridge Heath
- Demographics of Broadbridge Heath
- Questions about crime in Broadbridge Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (80) and shoplifting (52) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,022nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Broadbridge Heath | Horsham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 366 | 8,635 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,465 | 151,521 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broadbridge Heath peaked in the year to August 2021 (519 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (272). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 366 | 56.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 272 | 42.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 371 | 57.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 377 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 445 | 68.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 519 | 80.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 428 | 66.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 418 | 64.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 320 | 49.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) and public order (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 69 to 113 and anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 17.5 | 34.2 | +64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 12.4 | 15.4 | +63% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Broadbridge Heath; the highest is Crawley (Crawley) (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Southwater (37.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broadbridge Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 3,924 | 78.1 | +38% |
| Southwater | 437 | 37.2 | -34% |
| Billingshurst | 540 | 52.0 | -8% |
| Cranleigh | 578 | 43.9 | -22% |
| Crawley (Crawley) | 15,916 | 126.4 | +123% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | -3% |
| Storrington | 312 | 47.0 | -17% |
| Dorking | 1,343 | 79.3 | +40% |
Broadbridge Heath is the one area listed within Broadbridge Heath, with 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbridge Heath | Neighbourhood | 6,465 | 366 | 56.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Broadbridge Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Sleets Road | 25 |
| On or near Sargent Way | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Wakeford Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Vinall Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Castle Road | 8 |
| On or near Clybouw Avenue | 8 |
Of the 286 crimes in Broadbridge Heath with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 27.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Broadbridge Heath has an estimated population of 6,465 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.4%, against 18.2%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broadbridge Heath average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broadbridge Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broadbridge Heath a safe place to live?
Broadbridge Heath recorded 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,022nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broadbridge Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Broadbridge Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broadbridge Heath was up 35% on the year before: 366 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broadbridge Heath?
About 6,465 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broadbridge Heath?
Broadbridge Heath 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.