Crime Rate in Salvington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Salvington

The total recorded crimes in Salvington, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Salvington crime rate of 2.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Salvington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellingham Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Cuckfield Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Cumbrian Close 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 May 2025 the Salvington has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Salvington)CrimesRank (Salvington)CrimesRank (Salvington)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater41 10773 5654 4
Northbrook66 5859 4501 7
Gaisford67 4647 8521 6
Tarring42 9703 6536 5
Marine59 6634 9446 9
Selden57 7696 7444 10
Durrington40 11472 11374 11
Goring34 13343 13358 12
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Salvington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202540
March 202518
February 202511
December 202425
November 202422
October 202411
September 202415
August 202412
July 202421
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Wellingham Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Cuckfield Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cumbrian Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crockhurst Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. A'Becket Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Roundwood (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Cotswold Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cradock Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Salvington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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