Crime in Aldwick East: statistics, rates and trends
222 crimes were recorded in Aldwick East in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aldwick East
- Questions about crime in Aldwick East
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (64), violence and sexual offences (61) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,268th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Aldwick East | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 222 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,981 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aldwick East peaked in the year to August 2021 (326 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 222 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 220 | 44.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 192 | 38.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 216 | 43.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 291 | 58.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 326 | 65.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 287 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 224 | 45.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 234 | 47.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (35% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 12.8 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 12.2 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aldwick East; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Aldwick West (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldwick East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | +157% |
| Aldwick West | 287 | 44.2 | -1% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +309% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +198% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +126% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +402% |
| Pagham | 400 | 60.1 | +35% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Aldwick East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Redwood Place | 21 |
| On or near Wessex Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Carnot Close | 10 |
| On or near Marine Drive West | 10 |
| On or near Aldwick Street | 9 |
| On or near Rucrofts Close | 9 |
| On or near Windsor Close | 8 |
| On or near Princess Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Countisbury Close | 5 |
Of the 158 crimes in Aldwick East with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 47.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 53 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Aldwick East has an estimated population of 4,981 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (47%, against 19%), more retired residents (47%, against 22%) and less social housing (1.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldwick East average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aldwick East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 47.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldwick East a safe place to live?
Aldwick East recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,268th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aldwick East?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (61).
Is crime in Aldwick East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldwick East was almost unchanged on the year before: 222 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 220 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldwick East?
About 4,981 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 47% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldwick East?
Aldwick East is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.