Crime Rate in Bewbush & North Broadfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bewbush & North Broadfield

The total recorded crimes in Bewbush & North Broadfield, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bewbush & North Broadfield crime rate of 4.06 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 Bewbush & North Broadfield, encompassing approximately 38,680 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (414.29% increase)
Bewbush & North Broadfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 58
  • Gunning Close with total crimes: 9
  • Britten Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bewbush & North Broadfield?

To understand the safety of Bewbush & North Broadfield, we need to analyze Bewbush & North Broadfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Bewbush & North Broadfield reported a higher crime volume than the Crawley average, with 1,476 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bewbush & North Broadfield witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bewbush & North Broadfield had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 953 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bewbush & North Broadfield witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Bewbush & North Broadfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bewbush & North Broadfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bewbush & North Broadfield has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 3th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Bewbush & North Broadfield crimes were 1,476. The crime rate of Bewbush & North Broadfield in 2024 was 38.16 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bewbush & North Broadfield were around 953 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.64 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)
Northgate & West Green351 14,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore275 24,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges112 41,582 31,358 3
Southgate60 81,084 5962 4
Ifield94 5811 8574 7
Broadfield73 71,072 6867 6
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood77 6883 7550 8
Tilgate56 9607 9509 9
Maidenbower32 12436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth39 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield36 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green30 13328 13246 13

Bewbush & North Broadfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20257
December 202418
November 202411
October 202410
August 202422
July 202416
June 202416
May 202421
April 202434

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202568
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 202420
May 20242
April 202455

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202530
January 20251
December 202428
November 202421
October 202443
September 202444
August 202443
July 202438
June 202494
May 202428
April 202446

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 20257
December 202410
November 202420
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202428
May 202431
April 20249

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20245
November 202412
October 20248
September 202414
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Bewbush & North Broadfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bewbush & North Broadfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting34
Public order23
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gunning Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Britten Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Bilberry Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Douster Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Madehurst Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Primrose Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Peacemaker Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

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