Crime Rate in Beach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beach

The total recorded crimes in Beach, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beach crime rate of 1.85 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 Beach, encompassing approximately 10,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Beach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Finisterre Way with total crimes: 3
  • South Passage with total crimes: 2
  • The Blatchen with total crimes: 2

How safe is Beach?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Beach demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 318 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beach recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Beach had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 187 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beach recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Beach has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beach Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beach has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Beach crimes were 318. The crime rate of Beach in 2024 was 29.36 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beach were around 187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.26 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beach)CrimesRank (Beach)CrimesRank (Beach)
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
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
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

Beach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 202421
July 202411
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
August 202415
July 202417
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Beach in May 2025

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

1. Finisterre Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Passage (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. The Blatchen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Flora'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Beach Crescent (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Chine (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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