Total Crime Rate
38.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Plat area has the 25th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath , and the 197th highest 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 The Plat (RH12 2AE) in the last 12 months was 38.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.0% lower than the Broadbridge Heath average (43.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Plat (RH12 2AE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Caterways, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Plat (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Broadbridge Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Caterways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hills Place | Under investigation |
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