Crime Rate in Furnace Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furnace Green

The total recorded crimes in Furnace Green, Crawley, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furnace Green crime rate of 2.01 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 Furnace Green, encompassing approximately 11,417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Furnace Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rillside with total crimes: 3
  • Strudgate Close with total crimes: 3
  • Feroners Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Furnace Green?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Furnace Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 328 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Furnace Green recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

    • In 2023, Furnace Green had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 246 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Furnace Green recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Furnace Green has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Furnace Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Furnace Green has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Furnace Green crimes were 328. The crime rate of Furnace Green in 2024 was 28.73 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Furnace Green were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.55 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Furnace Green)CrimesRank (Furnace Green)CrimesRank (Furnace Green)
Northgate & West Green319 24,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore332 14,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges112 41,582 31,358 3
Bewbush & North Broadfield153 31,476 4953 5
Southgate79 81,084 5962 4
Broadfield98 51,072 6867 6
Ifield97 6811 8574 7
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood84 7883 7550 8
Tilgate70 9607 9509 9
Maidenbower39 11436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth35 12503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39 10423 12318 11

Furnace Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 202414
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Furnace Green in May 2025

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

1. Rillside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Strudgate Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Feroners Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sheffield Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Greenacres (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Glade (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Chasewood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Savernake Walk (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Linden Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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