Crime Rate in Crawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crawley

The total recorded crimes in Crawley, UK in February 2026 are around 1,146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawley crime rate of 9.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Crawley, encompassing approximately 118,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (358) incidents (1888.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (199) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (153) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crawley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

Crawley Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Crawley?

To understand the safety of Crawley, we need to analyze Crawley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Crawley has recorded 17,977 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 151.71 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 30 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,941 crimes with a crime rate of 117.65, ranking it 72 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Sussex:

    • In 2024, Crawley reported a higher crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 17,977 crimes compared to 11,987. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Crawley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crawley experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Sussex average, with 13,941 crimes compared to 9,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Crawley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Crawley is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Crawley has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Crawley Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Crawley has recorded 1,146 crimes with crime rate of 9.67 ranking 12471th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2024, the total Crawley crimes were 17,977. The crime rate of Crawley in 2024 was 151.71 (year) or 12.64 (month) ranking it 30 danzarous in the UK. Crawley ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crawley were around 13,941 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.65 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking 72 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Crawley ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Crawley

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham636 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex758 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester719 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,126 415,518 411,814 4
Adur372 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing919 212,678 210,305 2

Crawley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 358 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 199 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 426 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 173 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (433 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (442 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (205 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (381 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (218 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (438 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (245 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 477 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 258 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (484 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (209 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (486 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (217 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (471 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (181 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (477 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (183 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 352 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20257
September 20259
August 20259
July 202510
June 202510
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 5243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 403.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026358
January 202618
December 2025426
November 2025433
October 2025442
September 2025381
August 2025438
July 2025477
June 2025484
May 2025486
April 2025471
March 2025477
February 2025352

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20261
December 20259
November 202514
October 202512
September 202515
August 202514
July 20259
June 20257
May 202514
April 202513
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 2006 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 167.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026153
December 2025151
November 2025169
October 2025205
September 2025170
August 2025155
July 2025118
June 2025167
May 2025217
April 2025156
March 2025162
February 2025183

A total of 654 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
December 202555
November 202543
October 202568
September 202571
August 202573
July 202570
June 202544
May 202559
April 202538
March 202550
February 202536

A total of 1225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202676
January 20266
December 2025100
November 202584
October 202593
September 2025106
August 2025114
July 202597
June 2025121
May 2025114
April 2025132
March 2025105
February 202577

A total of 898 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202668
January 20262
December 202568
November 202585
October 202569
September 202564
August 202587
July 202576
June 202571
May 202581
April 202583
March 202572
February 202572

A total of 349 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
December 202532
November 202533
October 202539
September 202537
August 202536
July 202532
June 202521
May 202525
April 202524
March 202526
February 202518

A total of 2424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 202.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026199
December 2025173
November 2025180
October 2025201
September 2025218
August 2025245
July 2025258
June 2025209
May 2025208
April 2025181
March 2025183
February 2025169

A total of 482 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
December 202533
November 202534
October 202553
September 202541
August 202536
July 202549
June 202542
May 202543
April 202541
March 202550
February 202529

A total of 171 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 202510
November 202519
October 202529
September 202512
August 20259
July 202523
June 202510
May 202515
April 202524
March 20255
February 202511

A total of 1353 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026107
December 202599
November 202599
October 2025100
September 2025111
August 2025138
July 2025132
June 2025114
May 202599
April 2025113
March 2025149
February 202592

A total of 336 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 20261
December 202525
November 202521
October 202519
September 202535
August 202526
July 202519
June 202523
May 202531
April 202537
March 202538
February 202533

A total of 770 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 20261
December 202557
November 202569
October 2025147
September 202528
August 202555
July 202583
June 202558
May 202573
April 202557
March 202550
February 202556

High Crime Locations Crawley in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crawley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting29
Public order7
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting14
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Possession of weapons14
Other theft6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Poles Lane (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime2
Public order1
Drugs1
5. Orchard Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Possession of weapons16
Shoplifting3

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