Crime in Copthorne & Worth: statistics, rates and trends
493 crimes were recorded in Copthorne & Worth in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Copthorne & Worth at a glance
- Crime trends in Copthorne & Worth
- Types of crime in Copthorne & Worth
- Copthorne & Worth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Copthorne & Worth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Copthorne & Worth
- Population and deprivation in Copthorne & Worth
- Questions about crime in Copthorne & Worth
- About this data
493 crimes were recorded in Copthorne & Worth in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Copthorne & Worth has the 1,912th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Copthorne & Worth | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 493 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.4 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,286 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Copthorne & Worth was highest in the year to July 2026 (493 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (259). Over the whole period it rose 59%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 493 | 78.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 409 | 65.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 350 | 55.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 324 | 51.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 336 | 53.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 291 | 46.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 280 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 259 | 41.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 310 | 49.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Copthorne & Worth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+140%) and vehicle crime (+45%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 26.6 | 0.78 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 16.4 | 1.07 | +140% |
| Public order | 47 | 7.5 | 1.13 | -4% |
| Other theft | 42 | 6.7 | 1.04 | +133% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.6 | 0.94 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +64% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +75% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 0.54 | -48% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.6 | 1.64 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Copthorne & Worth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Copthorne & Worth recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Copthorne & Worth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Copthorne & Worth recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Copthorne & Worth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Copthorne & Worth recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Copthorne & Worth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Copthorne & Worth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Copthorne & Worth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Copthorne & Worth recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Copthorne & Worth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Copthorne & Worth recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Copthorne & Worth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Copthorne & Worth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Copthorne & Worth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Copthorne & Worth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Copthorne & Worth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Copthorne & Worth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Copthorne & Worth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Copthorne & Worth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Copthorne & Worth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Copthorne & Worth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Copthorne & Worth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Copthorne & Worth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Copthorne & Worth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Copthorne & Worth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Copthorne & Worth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Copthorne & Worth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Copthorne & Worth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Copthorne & Worth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Copthorne & Worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Down | 243 | 37.3 | -52% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 303 | 44.8 | -43% |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 133 | 38.9 | -50% |
| East Grinstead Town | 805 | 108.8 | +39% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 251 | 57.3 | -27% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 254 | 41.6 | -47% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 258 | 36.8 | -53% |
| Handcross & Pease Pottage | 268 | 68.6 | -13% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Copthorne & Worth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Border Chase | 127 |
| On or near Langridge Way | 31 |
| On or near Payne Way | 30 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 23 |
| On or near Shipleybridge Lane | 21 |
| On or near Cottage Place | 18 |
| On or near Wallage Lane | 12 |
| On or near Worsell Drive | 12 |
| On or near Berry Close | 11 |
| On or near Major'S Hill | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Copthorne & Worth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 35.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Copthorne & Worth has an estimated population of 6,286. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Copthorne & Worth sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Copthorne & Worth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Copthorne & Worth a safe place to live?
Copthorne & Worth recorded 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Copthorne & Worth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Copthorne & Worth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Copthorne & Worth was up 21% on the year before: 493 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Copthorne & Worth?
Copthorne & Worth is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Copthorne & Worth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.