Crime in Crawley (Crawley): statistics, rates and trends
15,945 crimes were recorded in Crawley (Crawley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crawley (Crawley) at a glance
- Crime trends in Crawley (Crawley)
- Types of crime in Crawley (Crawley)
- Crawley (Crawley) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crawley (Crawley)
- Streets with the most crime in Crawley (Crawley)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crawley (Crawley)
- Population and deprivation in Crawley (Crawley)
- Questions about crime in Crawley (Crawley)
- About this data
15,945 crimes were recorded in Crawley (Crawley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,137 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crawley (Crawley) has the 143rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crawley (Crawley) | Crawley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 15,945 | 16,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.7 | 129.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 125,883 | 124,008 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crawley (Crawley) was highest in the year to July 2024 (16,673 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (13,712). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 15,945 | 126.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 15,516 | 123.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 16,673 | 132.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 15,007 | 119.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 13,712 | 108.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 13,842 | 110.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 15,088 | 119.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 14,829 | 117.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 14,382 | 114.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1,449 |
| June 2026 | 1,396 |
| May 2026 | 1,418 |
| April 2026 | 1,345 |
| March 2026 | 1,261 |
| February 2026 | 1,134 |
| January 2026 | 1,257 |
| December 2025 | 1,223 |
| November 2025 | 1,279 |
| October 2025 | 1,458 |
| September 2025 | 1,284 |
| August 2025 | 1,441 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crawley (Crawley) 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+35%) and possession of weapons (+27%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-44%) and theft from the person (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5,137 | 40.8 | 1.19 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2,761 | 21.9 | 1.43 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 1,852 | 14.7 | 1.78 | +9% |
| Public order | 1,285 | 10.2 | 1.54 | -6% |
| Other theft | 1,135 | 9.0 | 1.41 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 949 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 749 | 5.9 | 6.13 | +27% |
| Drugs | 628 | 5.0 | 1.53 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 475 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -14% |
| Burglary | 329 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -16% |
| Other crime | 285 | 2.3 | 1.07 | -16% |
| Robbery | 153 | 1.2 | 0.90 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 128 | 1.0 | 0.60 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 79 | 0.6 | 0.76 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crawley (Crawley)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 5,137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crawley (Crawley)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 2,761 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crawley (Crawley)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 1,852 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crawley (Crawley)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 1,285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crawley (Crawley)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 1,135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crawley (Crawley)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 949 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crawley (Crawley)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crawley (Crawley)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crawley (Crawley)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 475 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crawley (Crawley)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crawley (Crawley)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crawley (Crawley)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crawley (Crawley)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crawley (Crawley)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crawley (Crawley) recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crawley (Crawley), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crawley (Crawley).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne | 493 | 78.4 | -38% |
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 1,836 | 61.2 | -52% |
| Horsham | 3,847 | 76.6 | -40% |
| East Grinstead | 1,746 | 62.2 | -51% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | -56% |
| Reigate | 1,541 | 59.1 | -53% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,975 | 88.2 | -30% |
| Haywards Heath | 2,229 | 54.0 | -57% |
14 areas within Crawley (Crawley), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Langley Green & Tushmore had the highest rate (378.4 per 1,000) and Maidenbower the lowest (39.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Green & Tushmore | Neighbourhood | 9,664 | 3,657 | 378.4 |
| Northgate & West Green | Neighbourhood | 14,550 | 3,741 | 257.1 |
| Three Bridges | Neighbourhood | 9,516 | 1,444 | 151.7 |
| Southgate | Neighbourhood | 10,286 | 1,167 | 113.5 |
| Broadfield | Neighbourhood | 9,857 | 1,049 | 106.4 |
| Bewbush & North Broadfield | Neighbourhood | 12,738 | 1,212 | 95.1 |
| Tilgate | Neighbourhood | 6,785 | 637 | 93.9 |
| Ifield | Neighbourhood | 10,461 | 842 | 80.5 |
| Pound Hill North & Forge Wood | Neighbourhood | 10,833 | 808 | 74.6 |
| Gossops Green & North East Broadfield | Neighbourhood | 5,557 | 384 | 69.1 |
| Colgate & Rusper | Neighbourhood | 7,257 | 491 | 67.7 |
| Furnace Green | Neighbourhood | 6,053 | 370 | 61.1 |
| Pound Hill South & Worth | Neighbourhood | 8,390 | 394 | 47.0 |
| Maidenbower | Neighbourhood | 9,318 | 371 | 39.8 |
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 (Crawley) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 2,075 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,247 |
| On or near Supermarket | 1,236 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 287 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 258 |
| On or near Orchard Street | 171 |
| On or near Hazelwick Avenue | 152 |
| On or near Poles Lane | 148 |
| On or near Nightclub | 140 |
| On or near Cross Keys | 138 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crawley (Crawley) 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 | 5,174 | 32.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3,865 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 2,761 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,104 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 892 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 809 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 476 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 428 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 161 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 151 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 54 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 52 | 0.3% |
Crawley (Crawley) has an estimated population of 125,883. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crawley (Crawley) sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 1.3% |
Is Crawley (Crawley) a safe place to live?
Crawley (Crawley) recorded 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 (Crawley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 5,137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (2,761).
Is crime in Crawley (Crawley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crawley (Crawley) was up 3% on the year before: 15,945 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 15,516 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crawley (Crawley)?
Crawley (Crawley) 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 (Crawley). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.