Crime Rate in Northgate & West Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northgate & West Green

The total recorded crimes in Northgate & West Green, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 351 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northgate & West Green crime rate of 9.96 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 Northgate & West Green, encompassing approximately 35,244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (29.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
Northgate & West Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22

How safe is Northgate & West Green?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Northgate & West Green reported a higher crime volume than the Crawley average, with 4,639 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northgate & West Green witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northgate & West Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Crawley average, with 3,659 crimes compared to 1,072. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northgate & West Green witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Northgate & West Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Northgate & West Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northgate & West Green has recorded 351 crimes with crime rate of 9.96 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Northgate & West Green crimes were 4,639. The crime rate of Northgate & West Green in 2024 was 131.62 (year) or 10.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northgate & West Green were around 3,659 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.82 (year) or 8.65 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)
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
Ifield94 5811 8574 7
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

Northgate & West Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (109 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (59 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (79 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (168 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (72 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202412
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 345 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202521
December 202427
November 202438
October 202424
September 202420
August 202440
July 202432
June 202464
May 202427
April 202422

A total of 1220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025109
February 202584
December 2024104
November 202468
October 2024100
September 202463
August 2024115
July 2024101
June 2024260
May 2024113
April 2024103

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
December 20245
November 202420
October 202413
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 513 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202555
December 202435
November 202440
October 202437
September 202436
August 202442
July 202459
June 202466
May 202456
April 202438

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202527
January 20251
December 202424
November 202437
October 202437
September 202425
August 202441
July 202436
June 202456
May 202436
April 202428

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 883 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202560
December 202442
November 202453
October 202478
September 202459
August 202479
July 2024114
June 2024168
May 202488
April 202472

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
December 202411
November 202426
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418
July 202416
June 202440
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247

High Crime Locations Northgate & West Green in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
5. Cross Keys (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Mews (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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