Crime Rate in Three Bridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Bridges

The total recorded crimes in Three Bridges, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Three Bridges crime rate of 4.65 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 Three Bridges, encompassing approximately 24,080 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Three Bridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 25
  • Hazelwick Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Commonwealth Drive with total crimes: 10

How safe is Three Bridges?

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

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Three Bridges reported a higher crime volume than the Crawley average, with 1,582 crimes compared to 1,383. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Three Bridges witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Three Bridges experienced a greater number of crimes than the Crawley average, with 1,358 crimes compared to 1,072. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Three Bridges witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Three Bridges has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Three Bridges Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Three Bridges has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Three Bridges crimes were 1,582. The crime rate of Three Bridges in 2024 was 65.70 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Three Bridges were around 1,358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.39 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Pound Hill South & Worth39 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield36 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green30 13328 13246 13

Three Bridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order 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 25 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202525
December 202441
November 202426
October 202448
September 202434
August 202433
July 202446
June 2024110
May 202452
April 202432

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202424
July 202417
June 202434
May 202414
April 202416

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
December 202410
November 20246
October 202417
September 202410
August 202422
July 202420
June 202442
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202424
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 202412
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Three Bridges in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total25
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Robbery1
2. Hazelwick Avenue (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Commonwealth Drive (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Beverley Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crossways Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Russell Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wheatstone Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Wassand Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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