Crime in Copthorne: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Copthorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Copthorne at a glance
- Crime trends in Copthorne
- Types of crime in Copthorne
- Copthorne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Copthorne
- Streets with the most crime in Copthorne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Copthorne
- Demographics of Copthorne
- Questions about crime in Copthorne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), anti-social behaviour (96) and public order (49) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 659th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Copthorne | Mid Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 486 | 9,839 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 60.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,286 | 161,755 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Copthorne of any year here (486 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 58%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 486 | 77.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 429 | 68.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 343 | 54.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 327 | 52.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 338 | 53.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 287 | 45.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 45.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 263 | 41.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 308 | 49.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (24% below) was well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 40 and anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 26.1 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 15.3 | 15.4 | +81% |
| Public order | 49 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +100% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Copthorne; the highest is Crawley (Crawley) (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Oxted (59.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Copthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 1,867 | 62.2 | -20% |
| Crawley (Crawley) | 15,916 | 126.4 | +64% |
| East Grinstead | 1,780 | 63.4 | -18% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,948 | 87.4 | +13% |
| Reigate | 1,550 | 59.4 | -23% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +19% |
| Edenbridge | 787 | 97.5 | +26% |
| Oxted | 771 | 59.2 | -23% |
Copthorne & Worth is the one area listed within Copthorne, with 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne & Worth | Neighbourhood | 6,286 | 486 | 77.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Copthorne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Border Chase” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Border Chase | 124 |
| On or near Langridge Way | 33 |
| On or near Payne Way | 32 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 21 |
| On or near Cottage Place | 18 |
| On or near Shipleybridge Lane | 17 |
| On or near Wallage Lane | 13 |
| On or near Berry Close | 11 |
| On or near A264 | 10 |
| On or near Hophurst Drive | 10 |
Of the 390 crimes in Copthorne with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 44.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Copthorne has an estimated population of 6,286 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Copthorne average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Copthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Copthorne a safe place to live?
Copthorne recorded 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 659th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Copthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Copthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Copthorne was up 13% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 429 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Copthorne?
About 6,286 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Copthorne?
Copthorne 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.