Crime Rate in Ferring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferring

The total recorded crimes in Ferring, Arun, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ferring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Clover Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Sark Gardens 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 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 July 2025 the Ferring has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferring)CrimesRank (Ferring)CrimesRank (Ferring)
River193 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham87 61,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington114 41,416 2919 5
Bersted125 2986 6774 6
Marine121 31,274 3999 3
Barnham106 51,099 5952 4
Orchard65 7662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton51 11876 7593 8
Yapton65 8839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon58 9716 9488 9
Felpham West53 10589 11356 12
Rustington East43 13509 12359 11
Pevensey48 12499 13332 13
Rustington West38 16363 15301 14
Brookfield41 15369 14291 15
Pagham41 14335 16237 17
East Preston26 19255 18242 16
Beach29 17318 17187 19
Aldwick West18 22209 20217 18
Middleton-on-Sea28 18193 22170 22
Felpham East20 21210 19144 23
Aldwick East25 20183 23186 20

Ferring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202510
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

High Crime Locations Ferring in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Clover Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Sark Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ancren Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Rife Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Barbary Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Tamarisk Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Onslow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Onslow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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