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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pound Hill South & Worth crime rate of 1.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pound Hill South & Worth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alicia Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hillcrest Close with total crimes: 5
  • Harold Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Crawley.

    • 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 areas in the Crawley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Pound Hill South & Worth has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pound Hill South & Worth)CrimesRank (Pound Hill South & Worth)CrimesRank (Pound Hill South & Worth)
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
Maidenbower39 11436 11330 10
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39 10423 12318 11
Furnace Green23 13328 13246 13

Pound Hill South & Worth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202517
February 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202417
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Pound Hill South & Worth in May 2025

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

1. Alicia Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Hillcrest Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Harold Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
5. Maunsell Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clive Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Arundel Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shetland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Sedgewick Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hastings Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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