Crime Rate in Felpham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Felpham West

The total recorded crimes in Felpham West, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Felpham West crime rate of 3.70 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 Felpham West, encompassing approximately 12,168 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Felpham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsmead with total crimes: 10
  • South Road with total crimes: 5
  • Longbrook with total crimes: 4

How safe is Felpham West?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Felpham West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 589 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Felpham West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Felpham West had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 356 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Felpham West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Felpham West has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Felpham West crimes were 589. The crime rate of Felpham West in 2024 was 48.40 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Felpham West were around 356 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.26 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Felpham West)CrimesRank (Felpham West)CrimesRank (Felpham West)
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
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

Felpham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
March 202516
February 202515
December 202423
November 202417
October 202418
September 202416
August 202420
July 202427
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20257
December 20243
November 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 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
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Felpham West in May 2025

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

1. Kingsmead (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. South Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Longbrook (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Havelock Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Felpham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Gullivers Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Blacksmith Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Mid Acre Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manor Copse (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Grassmere Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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