Crime Rate in Salvington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Salvington

The total recorded crimes in Salvington, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salvington crime rate of 2.36 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 Salvington, encompassing approximately 19,532 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Salvington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellingham Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Pentland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cotswold Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Salvington?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Salvington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 590 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Salvington recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Salvington had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 464 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Salvington recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worthing, Salvington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Salvington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Salvington has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Salvington crimes were 590. The crime rate of Salvington in 2024 was 30.21 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Salvington were around 464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.76 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Salvington)CrimesRank (Salvington)CrimesRank (Salvington)
Central259 13,405 12,211 1
Castle137 21,997 22,166 2
Heene123 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater57 8773 5654 4
Northbrook69 4859 4501 7
Tarring58 7703 6536 5
Gaisford62 5647 8521 6
Selden59 6696 7444 10
Marine34 13634 9446 9
Goring40 10343 13358 12
Durrington36 11472 11374 11
Offington35 12439 12305 13

Salvington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202533
April 202540
March 202518
February 202511
December 202425
November 202422
October 202411
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Salvington in July 2025

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

1. Wellingham Lane (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pentland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Cotswold Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Cuckfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Cotswold Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Mendip Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Mendip Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Offington Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. James Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Roundwood (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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