Crime Rate in Maidenbower: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maidenbower

The total recorded crimes in Maidenbower, Crawley, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maidenbower crime rate of 1.96 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 Maidenbower, encompassing approximately 19,944 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maidenbower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lucas Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Maidenbower?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Maidenbower demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 436 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maidenbower recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

    • In 2023, Maidenbower had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 330 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maidenbower recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maidenbower Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maidenbower has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Maidenbower crimes were 436. The crime rate of Maidenbower in 2024 was 21.86 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maidenbower were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.55 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidenbower)CrimesRank (Maidenbower)CrimesRank (Maidenbower)
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
Pound Hill South & Worth35 12503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39 10423 12318 11
Furnace Green23 13328 13246 13

Maidenbower Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 202414
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
June 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 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
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202519
February 202511
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411
September 202412
August 202418
July 202412
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
September 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Maidenbower in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lucas Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Raworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Harvest Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Rawlinson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Drury Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Atkinson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Fenchurch Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Walker Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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