Crime Rate in Aldwick East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldwick East

The total recorded crimes in Aldwick East, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldwick East crime rate of 1.64 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 Aldwick East, encompassing approximately 7,299 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aldwick East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wessex Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rucrofts Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aldwick East?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Aldwick East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 183 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aldwick East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Aldwick East had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 186 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aldwick East recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Aldwick East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aldwick East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aldwick East has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 23th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Aldwick East crimes were 183. The crime rate of Aldwick East in 2024 was 25.07 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldwick East were around 186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.48 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldwick East)CrimesRank (Aldwick East)CrimesRank (Aldwick East)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Marine124 31,274 3999 3
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
Yapton88 6839 8452 10
Orchard63 9662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton60 10876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon80 8716 9488 9
Rustington East46 12509 12359 11
Felpham West45 13589 11356 12
Pevensey52 11499 13332 13
Rustington West31 14363 15301 14
Brookfield29 15369 14291 15
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Aldwick East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Aldwick East in May 2025

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

1. Wessex Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Rucrofts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Silverston Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. King'S Parade (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Gilwynes (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Peterhouse Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Pembroke Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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