Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fleet Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Brookfield , and the 106th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fleet Close (BN17 6SD) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% lower than the Brookfield average (57.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fleet Close (BN17 6SD), the main crime hotspot is near Timberleys. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brookfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Solway Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Watersmead Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Moorings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lizard Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fleet Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Watersmead Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jib Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hollyhock Way | — |
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