Crime Rate in Furnace Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furnace Green

The total recorded crimes in Furnace Green, Crawley, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furnace Green crime rate of 2.36 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Furnace Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenacres with total crimes: 3
  • Winterfold with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Furnace Green has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Furnace Green)CrimesRank (Furnace Green)CrimesRank (Furnace Green)
Northgate & West Green326 14,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore311 24,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges107 41,582 31,358 3
Bewbush & North Broadfield119 31,476 4953 5
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 Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 202414
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Furnace Green in July 2025

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

1. Greenacres (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Winterfold (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Longwood View (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Strudgate Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brambletye Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Theydon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Furnace Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Aintree Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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