Broadwater vs Brookfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Broadwater Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Brookfield Sussex Police

      Broadwater vs Brookfield Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Broadwater
      Sussex Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      36.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Brookfield
      Sussex Police
      348 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      45.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadwater
      B Brookfield
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      545
      348
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      696
      308
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↑13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadwater
      B Brookfield
      Violent Crime
      204 ↓15%
      157 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓15%
      50 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓5%
      16 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓44%
      19 ↓27%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      11 ↑450%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓47%
      26 ↓21%
      Drugs
      20 ↑122%
      7 ↓53%
      Public Order
      53 ↓15%
      28 ↑17%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↓39%
      9 ↑350%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓33%
      13 ↑160%
      Overall Verdict
      B Brookfield is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadwater safer than Brookfield?

      Broadwater has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Brookfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 348 crimes. Brookfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadwater vs Brookfield?

      Broadwater shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brookfield shows +13% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadwater and Brookfield?

      In Broadwater, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Brookfield, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwater and Brookfield?

      Broadwater recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brookfield recorded 50. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Broadwater vs Brookfield?

      Violent crime in Broadwater totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Brookfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadwater and Brookfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadwater recorded 696 crimes (now 545, a change of -21.7%). Brookfield recorded 308 crimes previously (now 348, +13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwater and Brookfield?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Broadwater has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Brookfield has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadwater and Brookfield?

      Broadwater falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Brookfield is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Broadwater and Brookfield?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Broadwater or Brookfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadwater and Brookfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.