Crime Rate in Adur: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adur

The total recorded crimes in Adur, UK in March 2025 are around 527 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adur crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Adur, encompassing approximately 64,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (170) incidents (34.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (7.35% increase)
Adur Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Laylands Road with total crimes: 15

Adur Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Adur?

To understand the safety of Adur, we need to analyze Adur crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Adur has recorded 6,634 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 102.78 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 125 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,775 crimes with a crime rate of 89.48, ranking it 160 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Sussex:

    • In 2024, Adur demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 6634 crimes compared to 11987.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Adur witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Adur had fewer crimes than the West Sussex average, with 5,775 crimes compared to 9,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Adur witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Adur is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Adur has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Adur Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Mary's (71 crimes), and the safest, Marine (8 crimes), is 63 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Adur.

Similarly, the area of Kingston & Southwick (139 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Buckingham (17 crimes), with a difference of 122 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Adur.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Mary's71
Mash Barn70
Hillside62
Eastbrook61
Southwick Green58

Safest Wards:

Manor22
St Nicolas14
Buckingham10
Cokeham9
Marine8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kingston & Southwick139
Hillside87
South Lancing78
Shoreham Central & Beach73
Marsh Barn & Widewater71

Safest Areas:

Shoreham Central & Beach73
Marsh Barn & Widewater71
North Lancing34
Cokeham & Sompting28
Buckingham17

Adur Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Adur has recorded 527 crimes with crime rate of 8.17 ranking 8718th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2024, the total Adur crimes were 6,634. The crime rate of Adur in 2024 was 102.78 (year) or 8.57 (month) ranking it 125 danzarous in the UK. Adur ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adur were around 5,775 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.48 (year) or 7.46 (month) ranking 160 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Adur ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Adur

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Crawley1,392 817,977 113,941 1
Horsham749 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex896 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester901 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,306 415,518 411,814 4
Worthing1,037 212,678 210,305 2

Adur Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (170 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (98 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (136 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (141 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (132 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (166 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (113 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 203 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (356 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (290 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202552
December 202433
November 202437
October 202440
September 202441
August 202438
July 202437
June 2024116

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
December 202419
November 202419
October 202418
September 20249
August 202415
July 202418
June 202458

A total of 1550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 172.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 356 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025170
February 2025126
December 2024121
November 2024134
October 2024141
September 2024166
August 2024133
July 2024203
June 2024356

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202521
December 202421
November 202459
October 202422
September 202431
August 202427
July 202440
June 2024104

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202518
December 202416
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415
August 202416
July 202415
June 202420

A total of 948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 105.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202568
December 202459
November 202479
October 202480
September 2024113
August 202497
July 202489
June 2024290

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
December 202422
November 202415
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 202436

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 202430

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202547
December 202438
November 202447
October 202445
September 202430
August 202433
July 202442
June 202462

A total of 891 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202598
February 202598
December 202481
November 2024136
October 2024132
September 202466
August 202447
July 202447
June 2024186

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations Adur in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Adur postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting25
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Laylands Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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