Crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex: statistics, rates and trends
258 crimes were recorded in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex at a glance
- Crime trends in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- Types of crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- Crawley Down, Mid Sussex compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- Demographics of Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- Questions about crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (82), anti-social behaviour (71) and other theft (24) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,464th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Crawley Down, Mid Sussex | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 258 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.6 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,517 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex peaked in the year to August 2025 (287 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (215). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 258 | 39.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 287 | 44.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 273 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 215 | 33.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 249 | 38.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 261 | 40.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 276 | 42.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 271 | 41.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 39.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and public order (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 29 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 12.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Crawley Down, Mid Sussex.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crawley Down, Mid Sussex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne & Worth | 486 | 77.3 | +95% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 324 | 47.9 | +21% |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 144 | 42.1 | +6% |
| East Grinstead Town | 803 | 108.5 | +174% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 242 | 55.2 | +39% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 267 | 43.8 | +11% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 278 | 39.7 | 0% |
| Handcross & Pease Pottage | 268 | 68.6 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 12 |
| On or near Copthorne Road | 12 |
| On or near Green Lane | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Wallage Lane | 10 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 9 |
| On or near Nightingale Lane | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 7 |
Of the 187 crimes in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Crawley Down, Mid Sussex has an estimated population of 6,517 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (6.8%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crawley Down, Mid Sussex average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crawley Down, Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crawley Down, Mid Sussex a safe place to live?
Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,464th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex was down 10% on the year before: 258 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 287 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crawley Down, Mid Sussex?
About 6,517 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crawley Down, Mid Sussex?
Crawley Down, Mid Sussex is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.