Total Crime Rate
29.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Smith Road area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Broadbridge Heath , and the 183rd lowest 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 Smith Road (RH12 3UJ) in the last 12 months was 29.7 per 1,000 residents and was 32.1% 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 3 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 ( -72.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Smith Road (RH12 3UJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sargent Way (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 | Other crime | Clybouw Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kilhams Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Staples Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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