Crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex: statistics, rates and trends
243 crimes were recorded in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- Questions about crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
- About this data
243 crimes were recorded in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 79 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crawley Down, Mid Sussex has the 3,535th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crawley Down, Mid Sussex | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 243 | 9,703 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.3 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,517 | 161,755 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex was highest in the year to July 2025 (291 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (224). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 243 | 37.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 291 | 44.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 271 | 41.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 224 | 34.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 243 | 37.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 260 | 39.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 286 | 43.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 40.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 251 | 38.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+11%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 12.1 | 0.35 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +11% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +44% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -23% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -38% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -76% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crawley Down, Mid Sussex 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crawley Down, Mid Sussex, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crawley Down, Mid Sussex.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crawley Down, Mid Sussex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne & Worth | 493 | 78.4 | +110% |
| East Grinstead Imberhorne | 303 | 44.8 | +20% |
| East Grinstead Baldwins | 133 | 38.9 | +4% |
| East Grinstead Town | 805 | 108.8 | +192% |
| East Grinstead Herontye | 251 | 57.3 | +54% |
| East Grinstead Ashplats | 254 | 41.6 | +12% |
| Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill | 258 | 36.8 | -1% |
| Handcross & Pease Pottage | 268 | 68.6 | +84% |
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 Crawley Down, Mid Sussex over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Copthorne Road | 12 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Green Lane | 9 |
| On or near Nightingale Lane | 8 |
| On or near The Leas | 7 |
| On or near Wallage Lane | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex 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 | 80 | 32.9% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 28.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 58 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Crawley Down, Mid Sussex has an estimated population of 6,517. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crawley Down, Mid Sussex |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 6.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Crawley Down, Mid Sussex a safe place to live?
Crawley Down, Mid Sussex recorded 37.3 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 Crawley Down, Mid Sussex?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crawley Down, Mid Sussex was down 16% on the year before: 243 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crawley Down, Mid Sussex?
Crawley Down, Mid Sussex 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 Crawley Down, Mid Sussex. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.