Crime Rate in Hotham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hotham

The total recorded crimes in Hotham, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hotham crime rate of 4.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hotham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Street with total crimes: 14
  • Station Road with total crimes: 12
  • Sudley 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 July 2025 the Hotham has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hotham)CrimesRank (Hotham)CrimesRank (Hotham)
River193 12,183 11,713 1
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
Ferring15 23202 21179 21

Hotham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202521
April 202520
March 202512
February 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202552
May 202547
April 202525
March 202544
February 202535
December 202423
November 202434
October 202445
September 202429
August 202444

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 202519
February 20254
December 20246
November 202418
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Hotham in July 2025

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

1. Sussex Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sudley Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
4. York Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Lyon Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
8. London Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Highcroft Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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