Crime Rate in Hotham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hotham

The total recorded crimes in Hotham, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hotham crime rate of 5.91 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 Hotham, encompassing approximately 19,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (88.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Hotham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 15
  • Sussex Street with total crimes: 11
  • London Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Hotham?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Hotham reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 1,233 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hotham witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Hotham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 1,105 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hotham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Hotham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hotham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hotham has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Hotham crimes were 1,233. The crime rate of Hotham in 2024 was 61.78 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hotham were around 1,105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.37 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hotham)CrimesRank (Hotham)CrimesRank (Hotham)
River183 12,183 11,713 1
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
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

Hotham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202525
March 202544
February 202535
December 202423
November 202434
October 202445
September 202429
August 202444
July 202453
June 202470
May 202442

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202512
February 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202411
July 202416
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202519
February 20254
December 20246
November 202418
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 202416
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hotham in May 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sussex Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
3. London Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Sudley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Glamis Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
6. York Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
7. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. William Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Lyon Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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