Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Riverside area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath , and the 68th lowest crime rate of 422 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 Riverside (RH12 1NX) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.0% lower than the Broadbridge Heath average (43.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Riverside (RH12 1NX), the main crime hotspot is near Arunside. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadbridge Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hills Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gilligan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arunside | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tanbridge Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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