Crime Rate in East Preston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Preston

The total recorded crimes in East Preston, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Preston crime rate of 2.08 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 East Preston, encompassing approximately 12,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Preston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farm Acre with total crimes: 5
  • Chestnut Court with total crimes: 4
  • Roundstone Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Preston?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, East Preston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 255 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Preston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, East Preston had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 242 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Preston recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Preston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Preston has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total East Preston crimes were 255. The crime rate of East Preston in 2024 was 20.42 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Preston were around 242 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.38 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Preston)CrimesRank (East Preston)CrimesRank (East Preston)
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
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

East Preston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202513
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241

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 20251
June 20252
April 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

High Crime Locations East Preston in July 2025

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

1. Farm Acre (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chestnut Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Roundstone Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Brookside Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. South Strand (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tamarisk Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Roundstone Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cotswold Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lime Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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