WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Buckingham, Adur

Comprehensive safety analysis for Buckingham, localized within Adur.

Total Crimes

5
trending_down -37.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

17.9per 1k
trending_down -6.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,022

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour2
Violence & Sexual Offences1
Other Theft1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Amber Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Violence and sexual offences: 1
6
On or near Rosslyn Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Chanctonbury Drive Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Norman Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Upper Shoreham Road Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Coral Close Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near The Curlews Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Sullington Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Saffron Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Adur district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Adur

National Safety

Top 2%Safest

City Average

57.33per 1k

Local Policing

Hillside

Sussex Police

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Local Priorities

Antisocial Driving - Speeding

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues.

We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.

We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Retail Crime

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to target persistent offenders and engage with partners and local businesses to offer support, conduct preventative work where appropriate and patrol areas of concern.

Our PCSO's visit local retailers offering advice on how to report retail crime which includes shoplifting and abuse towards staff and customers.

Additionally, we support 'Shop Kind' campaigns throughout the year, raising public awareness on retail crime.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Antisocial Behaviour

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made.

We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations.

We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL7

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

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Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Holmbush Centre, Shoreham

JUL17

Meet your PCSO - Come along for a chat about any concerns you have and receive crime prevention advice

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Crime Prevention

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12:00 PM — 1:30 PM

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Eastbrook Manor Community Centre

AUG2

Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

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Chat With Your PCSO: Raise Concerns & Get Crime Prevention Advice

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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East Street, Shoreham

AUG22

Meet your PCSO - Come along for a chat about any concerns you have and receive crime prevention advice

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Crime Prevention

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Lighthouse Community Church

SEP1

Meet your PCSO - Come along for a chat about any concerns you have and receive crime prevention advice

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Crime Prevention

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Holmbush Centre Entrance

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