Crime Rate in East Preston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Preston

The total recorded crimes in East Preston, Arun, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
East Preston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundstone Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Cotswold Way with total crimes: 2
  • Mendip Close 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 May 2025 the East Preston has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Preston)CrimesRank (East Preston)CrimesRank (East Preston)
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
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
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
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

East Preston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations East Preston in May 2025

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

1. Roundstone Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cotswold Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mendip Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oakhurst Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tamarisk Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windlesham Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lashmar Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Churchfields (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Farm Acre (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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