Crime Rate in Felpham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Felpham East

The total recorded crimes in Felpham East, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Felpham East crime rate of 2.94 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 East, encompassing approximately 6,120 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Felpham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Triton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Felpham East?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Felpham East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 210 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Felpham East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Felpham East had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 144 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Felpham East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Felpham East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Felpham East has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Felpham East crimes were 210. The crime rate of Felpham East in 2024 was 34.31 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Felpham East were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.53 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Felpham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 4 incidents, and Other theft 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 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 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 (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
June 20244

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Felpham East in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Triton Place (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Byron Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Flansham Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clover Mead (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Grafton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hedgeway (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Ditchfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Findon Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Worms Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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