Crime Rate in Southlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southlands

The total recorded crimes in Southlands, Adur, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southlands crime rate of 1.84 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 Southlands, encompassing approximately 17,408 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Southlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Middle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parklands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southlands?

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

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Southlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 423 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Southlands witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southlands had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 323 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Southlands witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southlands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southlands has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total Southlands crimes were 423. The crime rate of Southlands in 2024 was 24.30 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southlands were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.55 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking 7 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
Churchill51 6390 8374 6
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

Southlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 202415
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202426
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 202415
September 20241
August 20242
June 202426
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Southlands in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Middle Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parklands (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wilmot Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King George Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Longshore Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Montford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingston Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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