Crime Rate in Ifield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ifield

The total recorded crimes in Ifield, Crawley, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ifield crime rate of 3.00 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 Ifield, encompassing approximately 26,706 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Ifield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Albert Crane Court with total crimes: 5
  • Linchmere Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ifield?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Ifield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 811 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ifield recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

    • In 2023, Ifield had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 574 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ifield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ifield has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 8th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Ifield crimes were 811. The crime rate of Ifield in 2024 was 30.37 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ifield were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.49 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ifield)CrimesRank (Ifield)CrimesRank (Ifield)
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
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

Ifield 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 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 Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202516
April 202512
March 202520
February 202513
December 202412
November 20249
October 20243
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202531
May 202527
April 202536
March 202532
February 202522
December 202431
November 202428
October 202419
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20252
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202517
May 202530
April 202525
March 202510
February 20258
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 2 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
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ifield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Robbery2
2. Albert Crane Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Linchmere Place (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Friston Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
5. Lavington Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ardingly Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bedivere Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
8. Patching Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Lancing Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dobbins Place (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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