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 July 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bewbush & North Broadfield crime rate of 3.08 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bewbush & North Broadfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Douster Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Runcorn 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 areas in the Crawley.

    • 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 areas in the Crawley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bewbush & North Broadfield has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bewbush & North Broadfield)CrimesRank (Bewbush & North Broadfield)CrimesRank (Bewbush & North Broadfield)
Northgate & West Green326 14,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore311 24,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges107 41,582 31,358 3
Southgate103 51,084 5962 4
Broadfield102 61,072 6867 6
Ifield80 8811 8574 7
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood84 7883 7550 8
Tilgate58 9607 9509 9
Maidenbower43 12436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth49 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield44 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green27 13328 13246 13

Bewbush & North Broadfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202519
April 202521
March 202521
February 20257
December 202418
November 202411
October 202410
August 202422

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 20259
March 202536
February 20257
December 202410
November 202420
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202547
May 202557
April 202536
March 202542
February 202530
January 20251
December 202428
November 202421
October 202443
September 202444
August 202443

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 202518
April 202511
March 20255
February 20251
December 20245
November 202412
October 20248
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202532
April 202518
March 202536
February 202568
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bewbush & North Broadfield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Douster Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Runcorn Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Orchid Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Seaford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Guernsey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Byrd Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Vanbrugh Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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