Crime Rate in Pagham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pagham

The total recorded crimes in Pagham, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pagham crime rate of 3.98 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 Pagham, encompassing approximately 7,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pagham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield with total crimes: 6
  • Lodsworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hook Lane Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pagham?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Pagham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 335 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pagham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Pagham had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 237 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pagham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pagham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pagham has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Pagham crimes were 335. The crime rate of Pagham in 2024 was 47.60 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pagham were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.67 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pagham)CrimesRank (Pagham)CrimesRank (Pagham)
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
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

Pagham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202416
September 20246
August 202414
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pagham in May 2025

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

1. Springfield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Lodsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Hook Lane Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pagham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Martlet Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Drift Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Gloster Drive (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Spinnaker View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Priors Waye (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Payne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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