Crime Rate in St Nicolas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Nicolas

The total recorded crimes in St Nicolas, Adur, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Nicolas crime rate of 0.49 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 St Nicolas, encompassing approximately 26,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Nicolas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Place with total crimes: 5
  • Salt Marsh Road with total crimes: 2
  • Freehold Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Nicolas?

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

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, St Nicolas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 148 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Nicolas recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

    • In 2023, St Nicolas had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 121 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Nicolas recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Nicolas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Nicolas has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total St Nicolas crimes were 148. The crime rate of St Nicolas in 2024 was 26.57 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Nicolas were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.05 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Nicolas)CrimesRank (St Nicolas)CrimesRank (St Nicolas)
Mash Barn83 2689 5948 1
St Mary's83 11,000 1930 2
Hillside43 6880 2529 5
Southwick Green68 3802 3708 3
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
Buckingham10 13106 14106 14

St Nicolas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 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 (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
June 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Nicolas in May 2025

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

1. Queen'S Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Salt Marsh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Freehold Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Greenacres (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lesser Foxholes (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Colvill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. A283 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Old Shoreham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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