Crime in Aldwick East: statistics, rates and trends
229 crimes were recorded in Aldwick East in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aldwick East at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldwick East
- Types of crime in Aldwick East
- Aldwick East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aldwick East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldwick East
- Population and deprivation in Aldwick East
- Questions about crime in Aldwick East
- About this data
229 crimes were recorded in Aldwick East in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 66 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldwick East has the 3,202nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aldwick East | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 229 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.0 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,981 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aldwick East was highest in the year to July 2021 (332 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (193). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 229 | 46.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 218 | 43.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 193 | 38.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 216 | 43.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 286 | 57.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 332 | 66.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 289 | 58.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 222 | 44.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 242 | 48.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldwick East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+22%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 13.3 | 0.39 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.6 | 0.44 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +18% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -29% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -44% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -18% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Aldwick East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldwick East recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aldwick East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldwick East recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aldwick East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldwick East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aldwick East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldwick East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aldwick East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldwick East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aldwick East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldwick East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aldwick East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldwick East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aldwick East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldwick East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aldwick East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldwick East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aldwick East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldwick East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aldwick East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldwick East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aldwick East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aldwick East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aldwick East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldwick East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aldwick East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aldwick East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldwick East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldwick East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldwick East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | +144% |
| Aldwick West | 276 | 42.5 | -8% |
| Marine | 1,456 | 181.5 | +295% |
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | +187% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | +117% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +380% |
| Pagham | 384 | 57.7 | +26% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | +61% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aldwick East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Redwood Place | 20 |
| On or near Wessex Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Carnot Close | 11 |
| On or near Aldwick Street | 10 |
| On or near Marine Drive West | 10 |
| On or near Rucrofts Close | 10 |
| On or near Princess Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Windsor Close | 8 |
| On or near Countisbury Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldwick East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 34.9% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 27.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Aldwick East has an estimated population of 4,981. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldwick East sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aldwick East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 43.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% |
| Social rented homes | 1.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Aldwick East a safe place to live?
Aldwick East recorded 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aldwick East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Aldwick East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldwick East was up 5% on the year before: 229 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aldwick East?
Aldwick East is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aldwick East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.