Crime Rate in Pagham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pagham

The total recorded crimes in Pagham, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pagham crime rate of 5.83 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 Pagham, encompassing approximately 7,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pagham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spinnaker View with total crimes: 4
  • Lodsworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Avian Gardens with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Pagham has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.83 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pagham)CrimesRank (Pagham)CrimesRank (Pagham)
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
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

Pagham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202416
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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

High Crime Locations Pagham in July 2025

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

1. Spinnaker View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Lodsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Avian Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Hook Lane Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B2166 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cardinal'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Church Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
10. Martlet Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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