Crime Rates at Firs Close, Horsham, RH12 1GD

Firs Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Broadbridge Heath , and the 84th highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Horsham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Firs Close (RH12 1GD) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 26.1% higher than the Broadbridge Heath average (49.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Firs Close (RH12 1GD), the main crime hotspot is near Sleets Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.