Crime Rate in Churchill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churchill

The total recorded crimes in Churchill, Adur, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churchill crime rate of 1.31 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 Churchill, encompassing approximately 39,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Churchill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Lancing with total crimes: 6
  • Sompting Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Churchill?

To understand the safety of Churchill, we need to analyze Churchill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Churchill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 390 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Churchill recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Churchill had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 374 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Churchill witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Churchill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Churchill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Churchill has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.31 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total Churchill crimes were 390. The crime rate of Churchill in 2024 was 19.74 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Churchill were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.76 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)CrimesRank (Adur)
Mash Barn70 2689 5948 1
St Mary's71 11,000 1930 2
Hillside62 3880 2529 5
Southwick Green58 5802 3708 3
Eastbrook61 4735 4582 4
Southlands32 8423 6323 7
Widewater34 7408 7280 9
Peverel25 9313 9300 8
Manor22 10269 10235 10
Marine8 14263 11182 11
St Nicolas14 11148 13121 13
Cokeham9 13208 12157 12
Buckingham10 12106 14106 14

Churchill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
August 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 202420
September 202418
August 202416
July 20248
June 202422
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Churchill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Lancing (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Sompting Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Lancing Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Birch Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Penstone Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Western Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burrell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Tower Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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