The total recorded crimes in Southlands, Adur, UK in February 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southlands crime rate of 1.15 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Adur.
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 areas in the Adur.
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Southlands) | Crimes | Rank (Southlands) | Crimes | Rank (Southlands) | |
| Mash Barn | NA | NA | 689 | 5 | 948 | 1 |
| St Mary's | NA | NA | 1,000 | 1 | 930 | 2 |
| Hillside | NA | NA | 880 | 2 | 529 | 5 |
| Southwick Green | NA | NA | 802 | 3 | 708 | 3 |
| Eastbrook | NA | NA | 735 | 4 | 582 | 4 |
| Churchill | NA | NA | 390 | 8 | 374 | 6 |
| Widewater | NA | NA | 408 | 7 | 280 | 9 |
| Peverel | NA | NA | 313 | 9 | 300 | 8 |
| Manor | NA | NA | 269 | 10 | 235 | 10 |
| Marine | NA | NA | 263 | 11 | 182 | 11 |
| Cokeham | NA | NA | 208 | 12 | 157 | 12 |
| St Nicolas | NA | NA | 148 | 13 | 121 | 13 |
| Buckingham | NA | NA | 106 | 14 | 106 | 14 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 16 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Southlands postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |