Crime Rate in Bersted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bersted

The total recorded crimes in Bersted, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bersted crime rate of 5.97 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 Bersted, encompassing approximately 20,930 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Bersted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Durlston Drive with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bersted?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Bersted reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 986 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bersted witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Bersted experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 774 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bersted witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bersted Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bersted has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 5.97 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Bersted crimes were 986. The crime rate of Bersted in 2024 was 47.11 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bersted were around 774 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.98 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bersted)CrimesRank (Bersted)CrimesRank (Bersted)
River193 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham87 61,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington114 41,416 2919 5
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
Beach29 17318 17187 19
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

Bersted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202518
May 202510
April 202528
March 202528
February 202516
December 202415
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202526
May 202522
April 202531
March 202523
February 202516
December 202422
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202520
May 202519
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 202415
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bersted in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Durlston Drive (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Fir Tree Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Headley Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Lethaby Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oak Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Shripney Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. A29 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

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