Crime Rate in Felpham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Felpham East

The total recorded crimes in Felpham East, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Felpham East crime rate of 3.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Felpham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Manor House Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • The Loop with total crimes: 2
  • Clovelly Avenue 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 areas in the Arun.

    • 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 areas in the Arun.

  • 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 May 2025 the Felpham East has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Felpham East)CrimesRank (Felpham East)CrimesRank (Felpham East)
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
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Felpham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
June 20244

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
December 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Felpham East in May 2025

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

1. Old Manor House Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. The Loop (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Clovelly Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Virginia Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Triton Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Second Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Northwyke Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. South Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Drake Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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