Crime Rate in Ifield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ifield

The total recorded crimes in Ifield, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ifield crime rate of 3.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ifield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ifield Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • River Mead with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Ifield has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 5th 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.

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
Bewbush & North Broadfield157 31,476 4953 5
Southgate60 81,084 5962 4
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

Ifield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202522
December 202431
November 202428
October 202419
September 202423
August 202426
July 202431
June 202464
May 202420
April 202432

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
December 202412
November 20249
October 20243
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 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
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ifield in March 2025

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

1. Ifield Drive (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. River Mead (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
4. Ifield Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warren Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ferring Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Dobbins Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kirdford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shipley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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