Crawley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Crawley's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 33.6% of all incidents and the latter for 34.0%. This near-parity marks a departure from usual patterns, where property crimes typically dominate. The overall crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents is 42.5% above the UK average of 7.3, a gap that underscores Crawley's position as a high-risk area relative to the national context. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.5 per 1,000, are 36% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's urban character and the concentration of nightlife venues. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.4 per 1,000) also exceed national rates by 42% and 122% respectively, likely reflecting the impact of seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday. The data suggests that Crawley's urban environment, with its mix of retail and residential areas, creates conditions where both property and violent crimes can thrive. While the month's crime rate is higher than the UK average, the balance between violent and property crimes may indicate broader social dynamics, such as increased public interaction during festive events or challenges in managing anti-social behaviour in densely populated areas. These patterns, combined with the stark deviations from national averages, highlight the need for targeted strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Crawley's residents.

November 2025 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (433) nearly matching property crimes (443), a balance rarely observed in recent months. This proximity suggests a possible overlap in underlying factors, such as increased public gatherings during Bonfire Night or heightened tensions linked to Black Friday shopping. Among specific categories, criminal damage and arson rose by 23.2% compared to October, potentially linked to the seasonal focus on outdoor events and the increased use of fireworks. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 53.1%, a drop that may reflect temporary disruptions in supply chains or heightened policing efforts. The rate of shoplifting (1.4 per 1,000) remained 122% above the UK average, a figure that could be tied to Crawley's retail presence, particularly around major shopping areas. Residents may find the 42.5% gap between Crawley's overall rate and the UK average a critical insight, illustrating the area's distinct challenges compared to the national context.

Crawley's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 13.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 12.0 to 10.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a temporary shift in criminal activity, though the overall rate remains significantly above the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 43 incidents per day, highlighting the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a population of 124,008. While this monthly exposure figure is consistent with Crawley's historical trends, it contrasts sharply with the UK average, which typically sees lower rates in comparable areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Crawley's residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, though the month-on-month reduction indicates potential short-term factors influencing criminal behaviour, such as seasonal transitions or community interventions.