Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wakehams Green Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wakehams Green Drive (RH10 3RW) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average (85.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wakehams Green Drive (RH10 3RW), the main crime hotspot is near Ferndown. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pound Hill North & Forge Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haywards | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burgh Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Headley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Binney Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Binney Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Binney Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Blindley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ferndown | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ferndown | Under investigation |
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