Crime Rate in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

The total recorded crimes in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood, Crawley, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pound Hill North & Forge Wood crime rate of 6.29 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 Pound Hill North & Forge Wood, encompassing approximately 13,360 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honour Way with total crimes: 7
  • Eames Way with total crimes: 6
  • Tulip Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pound Hill North & Forge Wood?

To understand the safety of Pound Hill North & Forge Wood, we need to analyze Pound Hill North & Forge Wood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Pound Hill North & Forge Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 883 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Pound Hill North & Forge Wood had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 550 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pound Hill North & Forge Wood recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Pound Hill North & Forge Wood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Pound Hill North & Forge Wood crimes were 883. The crime rate of Pound Hill North & Forge Wood in 2024 was 66.09 (year) or 5.51 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.17 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pound Hill North & Forge Wood)CrimesRank (Pound Hill North & Forge Wood)CrimesRank (Pound Hill North & Forge Wood)
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
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

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 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.

In January 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202527
February 202522
December 202424
November 202419
October 202423
September 202418
August 202416
July 202427
June 202444
May 202420

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202513
February 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202516
February 202513
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 202418
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pound Hill North & Forge Wood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Honour Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Eames Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Tulip Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Geranium Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Hardy Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Beryl Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Linkway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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