Crawley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Crawley’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 10.6 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area 55.9% above the national benchmark, a figure that has persisted despite efforts to curb criminal activity. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.3% of total incidents), shoplifting (14.8%), and anti-social behaviour (11.0%). These figures align with Crawley’s character as a major urban centre with a mix of commercial and residential zones, where high foot traffic and retail presence may contribute to shoplifting. Seasonal factors also play a role, as January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull typically see reduced outdoor crime but may see spikes in domestic disputes or targeted theft. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.4 per 1,000, were 36% above the UK average, reflecting persistent challenges in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 1.6 per 1,000 rate was 181% above the UK average, a stark indicator of retail crime pressures. Anti-social behaviour, though down from December, still remained 29% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing issues in public spaces.

January 2026 saw notable decreases in anti-social behaviour, drugs-related offences, and other crime, offering a mixed picture of local crime trends. Anti-social behaviour fell by 16.9% compared to December, potentially linked to post-holiday calm or increased community engagement. Drug-related offences dropped by 19.6%, though this remains 43% above the UK average. Conversely, robbery rates surged by 110%, with 21 incidents reported—double the previous month’s total. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, increasing by 66.7% to 10 cases. These increases contrast with the overall decline in anti-social behaviour, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The stark disparity between falling drug offences and rising robbery rates highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, with no clear single factor explaining the trends.

Crawley’s crime rate in January 2026 rose to 10.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% increase from December’s 10.3 per 1,000. This places the area 55.9% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a persistent challenge for local authorities. On a daily basis, 41 crimes were reported in January, reflecting the area’s higher-than-average exposure to crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 95 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a population of 119,152. While the overall rate has climbed slightly, the population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. This context is critical for understanding local policing priorities and community safety initiatives.