Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Jib Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Brookfield , and the 211th highest 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 Jib Close (BN17 6TD) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 20.0% higher than the Brookfield average (57.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jib Close (BN17 6TD), 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 | Lizard Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jib Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poppy Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poppy Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Watersmead Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hollyhock Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fleet Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Watersmead Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bailey Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lupin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Longships | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Poplars | Under investigation |
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