WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Copthorne and Worth Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Copthorne and Worth, localized within mid sussex.

Total Crimes

49
trending_up +48.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

77.11per 1k
trending_up +4.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,006

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Public Order6
Other Theft4
Anti-social Behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Drug Offences3
Weapons Possession2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Burglary1
Other Crime1
Bicycle Theft1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Border Chase Map
Violence and sexual offences: 11Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
19
On or near Payne Way Map
Possession of weapons: 2Drugs: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Berry Close Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Meadow Close Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Dawn Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near The Drive Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Lime Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Beechey Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Akehurst Close Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Shipleybridge Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within mid sussex district.

Local Rank

#23safest in mid sussex

City Average

51.91per 1k

Local Policing

Copthorne, Worth, Crawley Down and Turners Hill

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Local Priorities

Antisocial Driving and Speeding

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues.

We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.

We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Antisocial Behaviour - Youth Related including Graffiti

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made.

We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations.

We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Drug Harm

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

We continue to engage with the community, act on intelligence and work in collaboration with drug service providers and outreach programmes to support local people.

Working in partnership with key stakeholders enables us to deter the harm being caused within our community, and patrols continue in areas where drug related activity is reported.

Neighbourhood Youth Officers continue to work with local schools and colleges to raise awareness of drug harm and the risks involved.

Proactive operations involving specialist teams take place regularly to identify, arrest and disrupt persons involved in drugs possession and supply.

Actioned: 23 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY15

Beat Surgery

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Community Engagement-

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9:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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The Haven Centre Hophurst Lane Crawley Down The Haven Playgroup Engagement

MAY19

Beat Surgery

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Community Engagement-

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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The Haven Centre Hophurst Lane Crawley Down

JUN16

Beat Surgery

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Community Enagement

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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The Ark, Mount Lane Turners Hill

JUL25

Gig on the Green

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Community Engagement

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12:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Gig on the Green Crawley Down

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