Crime Rate in Southgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southgate

The total recorded crimes in Southgate, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southgate crime rate of 0.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Southgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thatcher Close with total crimes: 8
  • Cooper Row with total crimes: 4
  • Bank Terrace with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Southgate has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 8th 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.

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
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
Pound Hill South & Worth39 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield36 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green30 13328 13246 13

Southgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202529
December 202422
November 202419
October 202433
September 202438
August 202432
July 202439
June 2024112
May 202444
April 202431

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20245
September 202418
August 202412
July 202421
June 202420
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Southgate in March 2025

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

1. Thatcher Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
2. Cooper Row (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bank Terrace (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hambleton Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Perryfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. St Wilfrid'S Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tyler Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mason Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lyndhurst Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Baker Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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