Crime Rate in Crawley Down and Turners Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crawley Down and Turners Hill

The total recorded crimes in Crawley Down and Turners Hill, Mid Sussex, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crawley Down and Turners Hill crime rate of 4.24 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 Down and Turners Hill, encompassing approximately 5,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Crawley Down and Turners Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Alder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Crawley Down and Turners Hill?

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

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, Crawley Down and Turners Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 394 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Crawley Down and Turners Hill witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, Crawley Down and Turners Hill had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 269 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crawley Down and Turners Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, Crawley Down and Turners Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crawley Down and Turners Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crawley Down and Turners Hill has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total Crawley Down and Turners Hill crimes were 394. The crime rate of Crawley Down and Turners Hill in 2024 was 75.92 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crawley Down and Turners Hill were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.83 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawley Down and Turners Hill)CrimesRank (Crawley Down and Turners Hill)CrimesRank (Crawley Down and Turners Hill)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs127 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds53 4709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town54 3919 2631 3
Cuckfield63 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath42 9714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews35 11625 6509 4
Haywards Heath Bentswood53 5370 14320 10
Hassocks38 10487 7396 6
Ardingly and Balcombe44 6468 8323 9
Copthorne and Worth43 7394 11288 12
East Grinstead Ashplats18 21358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Leylands43 8408 10273 14
Burgess Hill Victoria34 12432 9286 13
Haywards Heath Ashenground31 13379 13301 11
Lindfield27 14256 21210 19
Haywards Heath Lucastes21 19318 18269 15
East Grinstead Imberhorne27 15279 20135 23
Haywards Heath Franklands22 17353 16251 17
East Grinstead Baldwins24 16323 17196 20
Burgess Hill Dunstall17 22293 19227 18
High Weald18 20220 22170 21
Bolney13 25202 23168 22
East Grinstead Herontye16 23155 2596 25
Burgess Hill Franklands16 24163 24126 24
Ashurst Wood10 2688 2666 26

Crawley Down and Turners Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

In January 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
December 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513
December 202422
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Crawley Down and Turners Hill in May 2025

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

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Alder Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Harwarden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Copthorne Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. The Beckers (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kiln Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hazel Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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