Crime Rate in Adur: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adur

The total recorded crimes in Adur, UK in July 2025 are around 547 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adur crime rate of 8.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (151) incidents (1.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (45.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (89) incidents (-8.25% decrease)
Adur Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

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 (94 crimes), and the safest, Buckingham (8 crimes), is 86 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Adur.

Similarly, the area of Kingston & Southwick (157 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Buckingham (16 crimes), with a difference of 141 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Adur.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Mary's94
Eastbrook67
Southwick Green66
Churchill54
Southlands39

Safest Wards:

Manor27
Marine22
St Nicolas21
Cokeham14
Buckingham8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kingston & Southwick157
Shoreham Central & Beach115
South Lancing81
Hillside61
Cokeham & Sompting43

Safest Areas:

Hillside61
Cokeham & Sompting43
Marsh Barn & Widewater39
North Lancing35
Buckingham16

Adur Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Adur has recorded 547 crimes with crime rate of 8.47 ranking 167th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham839 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex1,026 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester1,009 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,410 415,518 411,814 4
Worthing1,015 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,453 117,977 113,941 1

Adur Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 151 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (149 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (152 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (114 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (163 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 1606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025151
June 2025149
May 2025152
April 2025163
March 2025170
February 2025126
December 2024121
November 2024134
October 2024141
September 2024166
August 2024133

A total of 998 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202597
May 2025114
April 202540
March 202598
February 202598
December 202481
November 2024136
October 2024132
September 202466
August 202447

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202525
April 202523
March 202516
February 202519
December 202419
November 202419
October 202418
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202513
April 20257
March 202519
February 202512
December 202422
November 202415
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 898 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 202568
May 202584
April 202578
March 202573
February 202568
December 202459
November 202479
October 202480
September 2024113
August 202497

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202516
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 468 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202542
May 202549
April 202542
March 202539
February 202547
December 202438
November 202447
October 202445
September 202430
August 202433

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20255
April 20257
March 202512
February 202518
December 202416
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 331 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202534
May 202526
April 202522
March 202531
February 202521
December 202421
November 202459
October 202422
September 202431
August 202427

A total of 119 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 202516
March 202523
February 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 451 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202530
May 202547
April 202556
March 202539
February 202552
December 202433
November 202437
October 202440
September 202441
August 202438

High Crime Locations Adur in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Robbery2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person3
Public order3
Other theft3
Burglary3

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