Crime Rate in Three Bridges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Bridges

The total recorded crimes in Three Bridges, Crawley, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Three Bridges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commonwealth Drive with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Hazelwick Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Crawley.

    • 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 areas in the Crawley.

  • 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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Three Bridges)CrimesRank (Three Bridges)CrimesRank (Three Bridges)
Northgate & West Green319 24,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore332 14,133 23,331 2
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
Pound Hill South & Worth35 12503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield39 10423 12318 11
Furnace Green23 13328 13246 13

Three Bridges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 202514
February 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
August 20244

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 202513
December 202410
November 20246
October 202417
September 202410
August 202422
July 202420
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202544
March 202535
February 202525
December 202441
November 202426
October 202448
September 202434
August 202433
July 202446
June 2024110
May 202452

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 202412
May 20241

High Crime Locations Three Bridges in May 2025

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

1. Commonwealth Drive (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
3. Hazelwick Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tinsley Lane South (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazelwick Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Russell Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
8. Beverley Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broomdashers Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Spindle Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1

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