Crime Rate in Barnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnham

The total recorded crimes in Barnham, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnham crime rate of 13.87 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 Barnham, encompassing approximately 6,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Barnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandleys Close with total crimes: 9
  • Denmans Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Cherry Tree Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Barnham?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Barnham reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 1,099 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Barnham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 952 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barnham witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barnham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barnham has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 13.87 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Barnham crimes were 1,099. The crime rate of Barnham in 2024 was 173.16 (year) or 14.43 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnham were around 952 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.99 (year) or 12.50 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Barnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202529
December 202424
November 202436
October 202415
September 202426
August 202419
July 202417
June 202434
May 202437
April 202416

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 202410
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
December 202410
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 202412
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 202419
July 202410
June 202448
May 202420
April 202418

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20247
July 202413
June 202420
May 202419
April 202423

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Barnham in March 2025

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

1. Wandleys Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Denmans Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
3. Cherry Tree Drive (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Hedge End (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. B2233 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
7. Dukes Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Days Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Littleheath Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Eastergate Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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