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 May 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northgate & West Green crime rate of 9.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (11.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (5.13% increase)
Northgate & West Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19

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 areas in the Crawley.

    • 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 areas in the Crawley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Northgate & West Green has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 9.05 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northgate & West Green)CrimesRank (Northgate & West Green)CrimesRank (Northgate & West Green)
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
Maidenbower39 11436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth35 12503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39 10423 12318 11
Furnace Green23 13328 13246 13

Northgate & West Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (53 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
December 202411
November 202426
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202599
March 2025109
February 202584
December 2024104
November 202468
October 2024100
September 202463
August 2024115
July 2024101

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
December 20245
November 202420
October 202413
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202535
March 202530
February 202521
December 202427
November 202438
October 202424
September 202420
August 202440
July 202432

A total of 667 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202553
March 202570
February 202560
December 202442
November 202453
October 202478
September 202459
August 202479
July 2024114

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202539
March 202549
February 202555
December 202435
November 202440
October 202437
September 202436
August 202442
July 202459

A total of 306 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202525
March 202531
February 202527
January 20251
December 202424
November 202437
October 202437
September 202425
August 202441
July 202436

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202514
February 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418
July 202416

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202514
February 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202412
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202515
March 20251
February 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244

High Crime Locations Northgate & West Green in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Orchard Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Drugs3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cross Keys (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.