WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Bersted Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bersted, localized within Arun.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

4.3per 1k

Total Population

20,930

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Shoplifting32

Violence & Sexual Offences23

Anti-social Behaviour11

Other Theft8

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Drug Offences5

Public Order2

Robbery2

Other Crime1

Vehicle Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 22Anti-social behaviour: 3	25
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1	5
On or near Petrol Station Map	Robbery: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2	4
On or near Shopping Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1	3
On or near Laurel Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Durlston Drive Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Barn Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near St Clare'S Gardens Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near Berghestede Road Map	Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Newbarn Lane Map	Drugs: 2	2