Crawley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Crawley's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 12.5 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000—a 52.4% disparity. This figure places the area among the UK's most crime-affected built-up regions, with violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12.0%) dominating the crime profile. The seasonal context of June, marking the beginning of summer, may have influenced patterns: shoplifting (1.4 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.1 per 1,000) align with increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas. However, the area's violent crime rate (4.7 per 1,000) is 70% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in addressing aggression and disorder. This contrasts with vehicle crime, which is 11% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective parking management or police focus on transport hubs. The high rate of possession of weapons (0.5 per 1,000, 614% above UK average) indicates a need for targeted action in areas where such offences are concentrated, though the overall stability in the crime rate compared to May (a 1.0% decrease) offers a glimmer of progress.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+171.4%) and theft from the person (+110%), with 19 and 21 incidents respectively. These spikes align with the start of summer, when outdoor activities and tourism likely contribute to higher exposure. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50% to 17 cases, possibly due to increased police patrols or seasonal adjustments in criminal activity. Vehicle crime remained below the UK average (-11%), suggesting that Crawley's infrastructure or enforcement may be effective in this category. The area's violent crime rate (4.7 per 1,000) is 70% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.4% of all crimes. This imbalance highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as town centres or nightlife zones, where such offences are typically concentrated.

Crawley's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 12.5 per 1,000 residents, a 1.0% decrease from May's 12.6 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area's overall 52.4% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in crime management. On a daily basis, 49 crimes were reported in Crawley each day in June, reflecting a dense concentration of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was recorded for every 80 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a population of nearly 120,000. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, illustrates the local impact of crime on daily life. The stability in the crime rate despite seasonal factors—such as the start of summer and increased tourism—suggests that local initiatives may be mitigating some risks, though the area still faces significant disparities compared to national averages.