Crawley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Crawley’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 12.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.2% above the UK average of 8.0. This figure underscores the area’s position as one of the more crime-prone local authority districts in the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.8%) and shoplifting (9.1%). These patterns align with Crawley’s characteristics as a commuter town with a mix of retail and residential areas, where high foot traffic and seasonal transitions may contribute to both property and violent crime. The month’s context—marked by the return to school, university freshers’ week, and the encroaching autumn—likely influenced the crime profile, with shorter evenings and increased social activity potentially heightening opportunities for anti-social behaviour and theft. However, the data also shows a notable contrast in certain categories: while shoplifting and public order offences remain high compared to the UK average, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person are slightly below national levels. This mixed picture may reflect a combination of local policing efforts, community engagement, and the area’s unique demographic makeup. For instance, the relatively low rate of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) could indicate effective security measures in public spaces, while the surge in robbery and burglary may suggest vulnerabilities in specific locations or times of day. As the month progressed, the interplay of these factors will require further analysis to determine whether they represent temporary spikes or emerging trends.

The most striking change in September 2023 was the 81.8% surge in robbery, with incidents rising from 11 to 20. This sharp increase, alongside a 55.3% rise in burglary and a 42.9% jump in other crime, signals a significant shift in criminal activity. These trends may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, which could contribute to heightened opportunities for theft and targeted crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 13.3%, and possession of weapons dropped by 9.3%, suggesting that some categories may be stabilising or responding to local interventions. Shoplifting in Crawley remains 96% above the UK average, with 1.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that highlights the ongoing challenges in retail areas. Residents may find it useful to note that violence and sexual offences account for 33.1% of all crimes, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average, which may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics.

Crawley’s crime rate in September 2023 rose to 12.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.9% increase from the previous month’s 11.7. This shift translates to roughly 50 crimes reported daily, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 82 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents within a population of 124,008. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the local context reveals a combination of factors, including the transition from summer to autumn, which may influence both criminal activity and community engagement. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, though the exact drivers remain to be explored through deeper analysis of local patterns.