Crime Rate in Ferring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferring

The total recorded crimes in Ferring, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferring crime rate of 3.19 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 Ferring, encompassing approximately 4,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ferring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hermione Close with total crimes: 2
  • St Osmund Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ferring?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Ferring demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 202 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ferring recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Ferring had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 179 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ferring recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ferring Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ferring has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Ferring crimes were 202. The crime rate of Ferring in 2024 was 42.95 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ferring were around 179 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.06 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferring)CrimesRank (Ferring)CrimesRank (Ferring)
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
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20

Ferring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 202415
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ferring in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Hermione Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St Osmund Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tamarisk Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sea Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ferring Grange Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Park Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glen Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Onslow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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