February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BN42 Crime Intelligence Report
BN42 recorded 22 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 47.6% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 37.1% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
22trending_down -47.6% vs last month
Crime Rate
3.23per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
292
Within BN42 district
Adur
6,819
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| The Gardens Map | total: 2 Burglary: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Mile Oak Crescent Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Colebrook Road Map | total: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| Spring Gardens Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| Westmount Close Map | total: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| Green Close Map | total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| School Close Map | total: 1 Public order: 1 | 1 |
| Waterdyke Avenue Map | total: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
14
63.6%
Anti-social Behaviour
2
9.1%
Public Order
2
9.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
2
9.1%
Vehicle Crime
1
4.5%
Burglary
1
4.5%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -47.6%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -37.1%
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