Total Crime Rate
79.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackbridge Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath , and the 61st highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
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 Blackbridge Lane (RH12 1SJ) in the last 12 months was 79.6 per 1,000 residents and was 82.1% higher than the Broadbridge Heath average (43.7 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -61.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blackbridge Lane (RH12 1SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Jockey Mead. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 15 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 | Jockey Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hills Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arunside | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jockey Mead | — |
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