Crime Rate in Arundel & Walberton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arundel & Walberton

The total recorded crimes in Arundel & Walberton, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arundel & Walberton crime rate of 38.53 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 Arundel & Walberton, encompassing approximately 1,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Arundel & Walberton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fontwell Close with total crimes: 14
  • West Walberton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Chase with total crimes: 4

How safe is Arundel & Walberton?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Arundel & Walberton reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 876 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Arundel & Walberton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Arundel & Walberton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 593 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Arundel & Walberton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Arundel & Walberton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Arundel & Walberton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arundel & Walberton has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 38.53 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Arundel & Walberton crimes were 876. The crime rate of Arundel & Walberton in 2024 was 562.58 (year) or 46.88 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arundel & Walberton were around 593 crimes with yearly crime rate of 380.84 (year) or 31.74 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)
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
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
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Arundel & Walberton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 202411
July 202410
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202420
May 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202521
February 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 202418
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202527
February 202516
December 202422
November 202424
October 202419
September 202425
August 202417
July 202416
June 202456
May 202419

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 202413
July 202416
June 202446
May 202412

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202512
February 202515
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Arundel & Walberton in May 2025

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

1. Fontwell Close (Map)
Total14
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
2. West Walberton Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. The Chase (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Butt Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. New Cut (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ellis Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Freeman Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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