Crime Rate in Yapton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yapton

The total recorded crimes in Yapton, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yapton crime rate of 11.66 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 Yapton, encompassing approximately 7,549 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Yapton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tack Lee Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Downview Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Yapton?

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

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Yapton reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 839 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Yapton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Yapton had fewer crimes than the Arun average, with 452 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Yapton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yapton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yapton has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 11.66 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total Yapton crimes were 839. The crime rate of Yapton in 2024 was 111.14 (year) or 9.26 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yapton were around 452 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.87 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yapton)CrimesRank (Yapton)CrimesRank (Yapton)
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
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

Yapton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202521
March 202522
February 202510
December 202417
November 202418
October 202413
September 202413
August 202420
July 202413
June 202428
May 202426

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 202414
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 202439
July 202419
June 202450
May 202413

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 202526
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Yapton in May 2025

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

1. Tack Lee Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Downview Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bilsham Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Canal Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Horsemere Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Drove Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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