Crime Rate in Pound Hill South & Worth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pound Hill South & Worth

The total recorded crimes in Pound Hill South & Worth, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pound Hill South & Worth crime rate of 2.09 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 South & Worth, encompassing approximately 18,698 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Pound Hill South & Worth Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Sissinghurst Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pound Hill South & Worth?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Pound Hill South & Worth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 503 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pound Hill South & Worth recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pound Hill South & Worth had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 284 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pound Hill South & Worth recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pound Hill South & Worth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pound Hill South & Worth has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 10th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Pound Hill South & Worth crimes were 503. The crime rate of Pound Hill South & Worth in 2024 was 26.90 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pound Hill South & Worth were around 284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.19 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield36 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green30 13328 13246 13

Pound Hill South & Worth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202417
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202428
May 202412
April 202417

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pound Hill South & Worth in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pound Hill South & Worth postcode area is presented below.

1. The Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Sissinghurst Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alicia Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Hastings Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pearson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Canter (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bodiam Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Weller Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Stone Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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