Crime Rate in Ferring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferring

The total recorded crimes in Ferring, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferring crime rate of 3.83 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ferring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Hermione Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ferring has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 23th 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.

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
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20

Ferring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ferring in March 2025

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

1. Winton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Hermione Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tamarisk Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Ancren Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. The Strand (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bennett Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sark Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ferring Grange Gardens (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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