WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

River Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for River, localized within Arun.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.03per 1k

Total Population

53,085

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences42

Anti-social Behaviour17

Public Order11

Shoplifting9

Criminal Damage & Arson8

Other Theft7

Vehicle Crime4

Other Crime2

Burglary2

Bicycle Theft2

Robbery1

Theft from Person1

Weapons Possession1

Drug Offences1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Old Market Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9Criminal damage and arson: 1	10
On or near High Street Map	Shoplifting: 5Public order: 2	7
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2	5
On or near Rayden Close Map	Public order: 3	3
On or near Clifton Road Map	Other theft: 2	2
On or near Littlehampton Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Supermarket Map	Theft from the person: 1	1
On or near Sparks Court Map	Possession of weapons: 1	1
On or near Furzedown Map	Bicycle theft: 1	1