Crime Statistics for West Sussex
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 2132842. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 22168 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 11436 in 2014-02. There is a 93% (10732) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 15846 |
| 2022-05 | 15420 |
| 2022-04 | 14492 |
| 2022-03 | 14902 |
| 2022-02 | 12954 |
| 2022-01 | 13912 |
| 2021-12 | 13488 |
| 2021-11 | 15548 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 33220. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 612 in 2013-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 106 in 2021-01. There is a 477% (506) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 550 |
| 2022-05 | 318 |
| 2022-04 | 336 |
| 2022-03 | 250 |
| 2022-02 | 186 |
| 2022-01 | 150 |
| 2021-12 | 138 |
| 2021-11 | 244 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 106132. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1230 in 2011-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 348 in 2021-01. There is a 253% (882) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 512 |
| 2022-05 | 588 |
| 2022-04 | 474 |
| 2022-03 | 456 |
| 2022-02 | 422 |
| 2022-01 | 438 |
| 2021-12 | 420 |
| 2021-11 | 442 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 179482. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1794 in 2019-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 862 in 2021-02. There is a 108% (932) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1374 |
| 2022-05 | 1400 |
| 2022-04 | 1448 |
| 2022-03 | 1516 |
| 2022-02 | 1148 |
| 2022-01 | 1244 |
| 2021-12 | 1252 |
| 2021-11 | 1412 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 56244. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 740 in 2014-01. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 272 in 2016-03. There is a 172% (468) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 288 |
| 2022-05 | 322 |
| 2022-04 | 364 |
| 2022-03 | 312 |
| 2022-02 | 332 |
| 2022-01 | 436 |
| 2021-12 | 360 |
| 2021-11 | 394 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 86846. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 7350 in 2011-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 76 in 2013-06. There is a 9571% (7274) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 242 |
| 2022-05 | 220 |
| 2022-04 | 236 |
| 2022-03 | 220 |
| 2022-02 | 250 |
| 2022-01 | 232 |
| 2021-12 | 218 |
| 2021-11 | 294 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 171874. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 2562 in 2012-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 554 in 2020-04. There is a 362% (2008) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1348 |
| 2022-05 | 1132 |
| 2022-04 | 1062 |
| 2022-03 | 1092 |
| 2022-02 | 1022 |
| 2022-01 | 1036 |
| 2021-12 | 1116 |
| 2021-11 | 1144 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 13606. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 252 in 2020-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 36 in 2014-03. There is a 600% (216) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 112 |
| 2022-05 | 100 |
| 2022-04 | 120 |
| 2022-03 | 154 |
| 2022-02 | 142 |
| 2022-01 | 160 |
| 2021-12 | 120 |
| 2021-11 | 158 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 7554. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 534 in 2012-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 246 in 2013-01. There is a 117% (288) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 338 |
| 2013-03 | 328 |
| 2013-02 | 256 |
| 2013-01 | 246 |
| 2012-12 | 296 |
| 2012-11 | 412 |
| 2012-10 | 342 |
| 2012-09 | 390 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 107864. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1824 in 2022-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 218 in 2014-02. There is a 736% (1606) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1796 |
| 2022-05 | 1824 |
| 2022-04 | 1658 |
| 2022-03 | 1530 |
| 2022-02 | 1148 |
| 2022-01 | 1242 |
| 2021-12 | 1208 |
| 2021-11 | 1462 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 11818. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 186 in 2019-11. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 42 in 2014-06. There is a 342% (144) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 82 |
| 2022-05 | 90 |
| 2022-04 | 104 |
| 2022-03 | 118 |
| 2022-02 | 110 |
| 2022-01 | 90 |
| 2021-12 | 84 |
| 2021-11 | 76 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 119354. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1300 in 2022-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 434 in 2020-04. There is a 199% (866) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1286 |
| 2022-05 | 1300 |
| 2022-04 | 1024 |
| 2022-03 | 1138 |
| 2022-02 | 910 |
| 2022-01 | 978 |
| 2021-12 | 936 |
| 2021-11 | 1254 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 18160. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 356 in 2013-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 26 in 2020-04. There is a 1269% (330) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 142 |
| 2022-05 | 136 |
| 2022-04 | 112 |
| 2022-03 | 164 |
| 2022-02 | 130 |
| 2022-01 | 92 |
| 2021-12 | 114 |
| 2021-11 | 104 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 104410. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1160 in 2019-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 440 in 2020-05. There is a 163% (720) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 678 |
| 2022-05 | 532 |
| 2022-04 | 658 |
| 2022-03 | 684 |
| 2022-02 | 710 |
| 2022-01 | 672 |
| 2021-12 | 662 |
| 2021-11 | 742 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 404102. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 5322 in 2020-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1406 in 2013-05. There is a 278% (3916) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 5164 |
| 2022-05 | 5106 |
| 2022-04 | 4756 |
| 2022-03 | 5164 |
| 2022-02 | 4466 |
| 2022-01 | 4608 |
| 2021-12 | 4686 |
| 2021-11 | 5102 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 52686. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 2276 in 2011-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1442 in 2012-02. There is a 57% (834) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 1644 |
| 2013-03 | 1614 |
| 2013-02 | 1510 |
| 2013-01 | 1782 |
| 2012-12 | 1770 |
| 2012-11 | 1826 |
| 2012-10 | 1678 |
| 2012-09 | 1852 |
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