Crime Rate in Bersted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bersted

The total recorded crimes in Bersted, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bersted crime rate of 4.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
Bersted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Durlston Drive with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Bersted has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bersted)CrimesRank (Bersted)CrimesRank (Bersted)
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
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

Bersted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 202412
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202528
March 202528
February 202516
December 202415
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249
July 202421
June 202438
May 202428

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202531
March 202523
February 202516
December 202422
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
August 202415
July 202421
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 202415
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

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

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Durlston Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Churt Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Public order1
5. Westfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. A259 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Fir Tree Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Laurel Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newbarn Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Blackwell Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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