Crime Rate in Barnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnham

The total recorded crimes in Barnham, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnham crime rate of 21.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (520.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Barnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandleys Close with total crimes: 12
  • Blackmill Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Eastergate Lane with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Arun.

    • 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 areas in the Arun.

  • 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 May 2025 the Barnham has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 21.43 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnham)CrimesRank (Barnham)CrimesRank (Barnham)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
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
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Barnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 20245
September 202411
August 202419
July 202410
June 202448
May 202420

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 202512
February 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 202410
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202551
March 202524
February 202529
December 202424
November 202436
October 202415
September 202426
August 202419
July 202417
June 202434
May 202437

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202516
February 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 202510
February 20258
December 202410
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 202412
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202514
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20247
July 202413
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Barnham in May 2025

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

1. Wandleys Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Blackmill Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Eastergate Lane (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Possession of weapons3
4. Blossom Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
5. Dukes Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
6. Days Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Georges Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. B2233 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Fontwell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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