Total Crime Rate
34.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Byerley Way area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Byerley Way (RH10 7YU) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Byerley Way (RH10 7YU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shire Parade, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Taunton Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Pound Hill North & Forge Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shetland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Copthorne Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Copthorne Road | Under investigation |
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