Crime Rate in Yapton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yapton

The total recorded crimes in Yapton, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yapton crime rate of 8.08 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Yapton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Nelson Row with total crimes: 6
  • Abbots Field with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Yapton has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
River152 12,183 11,713 1
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

Yapton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202510
December 202417
November 202418
October 202413
September 202413
August 202420
July 202413
June 202428
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 202439
July 202419
June 202450
May 202413
April 202417

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202420
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Yapton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nelson Row (Map)
Total6
Other crime6
3. Abbots Field (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Yapton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. North End Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tiller Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Taylors Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Giles Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cobham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tack Lee Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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