Crime Rate in Arundel & Walberton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arundel & Walberton

The total recorded crimes in Arundel & Walberton, Arun, UK in February 2026 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arundel & Walberton crime rate of 26.97 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% 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: 5
  • Supermarket 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)CrimesRank (Arundel & Walberton)
RiverNA NA2,183 11,713 1
HothamNA NA1,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with ToddingtonNA NA1,416 2919 5
MarineNA NA1,274 3999 3
BarnhamNA NA1,099 5952 4
BerstedNA NA986 6774 6
OrchardNA NA662 10618 7
YaptonNA NA839 8452 10
Angmering & FindonNA NA716 9488 9
Rustington EastNA NA509 12359 11
Felpham WestNA NA589 11356 12
PevenseyNA NA499 13332 13
Rustington WestNA NA363 15301 14
BrookfieldNA NA369 14291 15
East PrestonNA NA255 18242 16
PaghamNA NA335 16237 17
BeachNA NA318 17187 19
Aldwick WestNA NA209 20217 18
Felpham EastNA NA210 19144 23
Aldwick EastNA NA183 23186 20
FerringNA NA202 21179 21
Middleton-on-SeaNA NA193 22170 22

Arundel & Walberton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
December 202515
November 202513
October 202517
September 202521
August 202521
July 202518
June 202519
May 202516
April 202517
March 202527
February 202516

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20255
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20257
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20251
August 202513
July 20255
June 20256
May 202512
April 20255
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20258
November 20258
October 20258
September 20258
August 202515
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 202513
March 202521
February 20259

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20256
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
October 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 202510

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20258
September 20251
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 202512
February 202515

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Arundel & Walberton in February 2026

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

1. Fontwell Close (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Lyminster Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Eastergate Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peppering Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nore Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridle Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ellis Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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