Crime Rate in Arundel & Walberton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arundel & Walberton

The total recorded crimes in Arundel & Walberton, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arundel & Walberton crime rate of 32.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Arundel & Walberton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fontwell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lyminster Road with total crimes: 4
  • Jarvis Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Arundel & Walberton has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 32.75 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)
River193 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham87 61,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington114 41,416 2919 5
Bersted125 2986 6774 6
Marine121 31,274 3999 3
Barnham106 51,099 5952 4
Orchard65 7662 10618 7
Yapton65 8839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon58 9716 9488 9
Felpham West53 10589 11356 12
Rustington East43 13509 12359 11
Pevensey48 12499 13332 13
Rustington West38 16363 15301 14
Brookfield41 15369 14291 15
Pagham41 14335 16237 17
East Preston26 19255 18242 16
Beach29 17318 17187 19
Aldwick West18 22209 20217 18
Middleton-on-Sea28 18193 22170 22
Felpham East20 21210 19144 23
Aldwick East25 20183 23186 20
Ferring15 23202 21179 21

Arundel & Walberton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 202513
March 202521
February 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202512
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202516
April 202517
March 202527
February 202516
December 202422
November 202424
October 202419
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 202512
February 202515
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 202411

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Arundel & Walberton in July 2025

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

1. Fontwell Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Lyminster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Jarvis Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Progress Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Yapton Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Fitzalan Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crown Yard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. New Cut (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. South Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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