Crime Rate in Crawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crawley

The total recorded crimes in Crawley, Luton, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawley crime rate of 2.33 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 Crawley, encompassing approximately 23,163 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Crawley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brendon Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Fermor Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Whitecroft Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Crawley?

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

  • Relative to Luton:

    • In 2024, Crawley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Luton average, with 721 crimes compared to 1333.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crawley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

    • In 2023, Crawley had fewer crimes than the Luton average, with 597 crimes compared to 1,074. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crawley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Luton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crawley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Crawley has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Luton, UK

In 2024, the total Crawley crimes were 721. The crime rate of Crawley in 2024 was 31.13 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Luton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crawley were around 597 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.77 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Luton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)
South546 16,345 14,508 1
Dallow191 21,956 21,750 2
Biscot175 41,935 31,438 3
Farley186 31,591 61,272 6
Wigmore143 51,642 51,361 4
High Town140 61,737 41,277 5
Challney109 71,311 71,147 7
Saints80 91,132 8933 8
Leagrave85 8989 10910 9
Lewsey79 10999 9829 10
Round Green64 11757 12758 11
Northwell54 15855 11729 12
Sundon Park58 12744 13629 14
Limbury56 13715 15635 13
Stopsley42 17570 17493 16
Icknield44 16600 16459 17
Barnfield39 18401 18380 18
Bramingham27 19320 19305 19

Crawley 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202516
April 202516
March 202521
February 202520
January 202518
December 202414
November 202422
October 202416
September 202436
August 202419

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202512
April 202512
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Crawley in July 2025

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

1. Brendon Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Fermor Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Whitecroft Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Kimpton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Summers Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crawley Green Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Polzeath Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Tower Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Falks Hill (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holtsmere Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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