Crime Rate in Southgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southgate

The total recorded crimes in Southgate, Crawley, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southgate crime rate of 1.22 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 Southgate, encompassing approximately 84,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Southgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Hambleton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Barley Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Southgate?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Southgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 1084 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southgate witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

    • In 2023, Southgate had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 962 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southgate witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Crawley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Southgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Southgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southgate has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 0.37 ranking 5th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Southgate crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Southgate in 2024 was 12.87 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southgate were around 962 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.42 (year) or 0.95 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southgate)CrimesRank (Southgate)CrimesRank (Southgate)
Northgate & West Green326 14,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore311 24,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges107 41,582 31,358 3
Bewbush & North Broadfield119 31,476 4953 5
Broadfield102 61,072 6867 6
Ifield80 8811 8574 7
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood84 7883 7550 8
Tilgate58 9607 9509 9
Maidenbower43 12436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth49 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield44 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green27 13328 13246 13

Southgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 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 (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202510
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202539
April 202534
March 202527
February 202529
December 202422
November 202419
October 202433

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20255
October 20241

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Southgate in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southgate postcode area is presented below.

1. Bank Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Hambleton Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Barley Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Downland Drive (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Beeches Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Augustine Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Goffs Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Thatcher Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Fletcher Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mason Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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