Crime Rate in Beach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beach

The total recorded crimes in Beach, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beach crime rate of 2.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Beach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Road with total crimes: 5
  • Finisterre Way with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Beach has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beach)CrimesRank (Beach)CrimesRank (Beach)
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
Arundel & Walberton51 11876 7593 8
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
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

Beach 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20254
April 202514
March 20258
February 202512
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Beach in July 2025

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

1. Western Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Finisterre Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. B2140 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Blatchen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Hendon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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