Crime Rate in Southwick Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwick Green

The total recorded crimes in Southwick Green, Adur, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwick Green crime rate of 5.59 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 Southwick Green, encompassing approximately 12,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Southwick Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 6
  • Southwick Square with total crimes: 6

How safe is Southwick Green?

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

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Southwick Green reported a higher crime volume than the Adur average, with 802 crimes compared to 474. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southwick Green witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

    • In 2023, Southwick Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Adur average, with 708 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southwick Green witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Southwick Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Southwick Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southwick Green has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total Southwick Green crimes were 802. The crime rate of Southwick Green in 2024 was 65.94 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwick Green were around 708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.21 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwick Green)CrimesRank (Southwick Green)CrimesRank (Southwick Green)
Mash Barn83 2689 5948 1
St Mary's83 11,000 1930 2
Hillside43 6880 2529 5
Eastbrook43 5735 4582 4
Churchill49 4390 8374 6
Southlands25 10423 6323 7
Widewater34 7408 7280 9
Peverel20 11313 9300 8
Manor29 8269 10235 10
Marine26 9263 11182 11
Cokeham8 14208 12157 12
St Nicolas13 12148 13121 13
Buckingham10 13106 14106 14

Southwick Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
December 20243
November 202421
October 202410
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
February 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202512
February 20251
December 20245
November 202415
October 20244
September 202426
August 202410
July 202425
June 20246
May 202422

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202524
February 202515
December 20243
November 202439
October 202439
September 202424
August 202424
July 202427
June 202454
May 202430

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Southwick Green in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Albert Road (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Southwick Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Green (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Meadway Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Twitten Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Southwick Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Brighton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Larke Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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