Crime Rate in Crawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crawley

The total recorded crimes in Crawley, UK in May 2025 are around 1,480 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawley crime rate of 12.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (486) incidents (3.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (217) incidents (39.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (208) incidents (14.92% increase)
Crawley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Langley Green & Tushmore (332 crimes), and the safest, Furnace Green (23 crimes), is 309 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Crawley.

Similarly, the area of Langley Green & Gatwick Airport (332 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Maidenbower East & Worth (31 crimes), with a difference of 301 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Crawley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Langley Green & Tushmore332
Northgate & West Green319
Bewbush & North Broadfield153
Three Bridges112
Broadfield98

Safest Wards:

Tilgate70
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39
Maidenbower39
Pound Hill South & Worth35
Furnace Green23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Langley Green & Gatwick Airport332
Manor Royal & Northgate290
Ewhurst & West Green129
Bewbush108
Southgate103

Safest Areas:

Three Bridges75
Broadfield West64
Ifield & Gossops Green60
Maidenbower West & Furnace Green41
Maidenbower East & Worth31

Crawley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crawley has recorded 1,480 crimes with crime rate of 12.49 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham876 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex911 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester933 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,408 415,518 411,814 4
Adur534 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing947 212,678 210,305 2

Crawley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 440 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 132 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (375 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (141 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (464 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (144 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (382 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (157 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (453 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 464 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 236 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202515
February 202511
January 20251
December 202416
November 202413
October 202422
September 202421
August 202423
July 202422

A total of 782 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202583
March 202572
February 202572
December 202474
November 202489
October 202472
September 202468
August 202483
July 202488

A total of 305 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202537
March 202538
February 202533
January 20251
December 202437
November 202424
October 202425
September 202425
August 202421
July 202433

A total of 1208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 2025113
March 2025149
February 202592
January 20257
December 202495
November 2024141
October 2024129
September 2024104
August 2024148
July 2024131

A total of 1516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 151.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025217
April 2025156
March 2025162
February 2025183
December 202476
November 2024113
October 2024144
September 2024113
August 2024164
July 2024188

A total of 507 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202538
March 202550
February 202536
December 202441
November 202447
October 202460
September 202448
August 202463
July 202465

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 20255
February 202511
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
July 20249

A total of 324 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202526
February 202518
January 20251
December 202431
November 202458
October 202455
September 202432
August 202428
July 202426

A total of 515 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202557
March 202550
February 202556
December 202445
November 202461
October 202443
September 202446
August 202444
July 202440

A total of 123 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 202419
July 202413

A total of 496 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202541
March 202550
February 202529
January 20251
December 202445
November 202466
October 202476
September 202447
August 202442
July 202456

A total of 1099 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025132
March 2025105
February 202577
December 202496
November 2024115
October 2024104
September 202488
August 2024131
July 2024137

A total of 1726 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 172.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025208
April 2025181
March 2025183
February 2025169
December 2024132
November 2024126
October 2024142
September 2024157
August 2024192
July 2024236

A total of 4374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 397.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025486
April 2025471
March 2025477
February 2025352
January 202510
December 2024440
November 2024375
October 2024464
September 2024382
August 2024453
July 2024464

High Crime Locations Crawley in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft10
Shoplifting8
Possession of weapons6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total43
Possession of weapons16
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting40
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting29
Burglary2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24

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