Crime in Aldwick West: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Aldwick West in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aldwick West at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldwick West
- Types of crime in Aldwick West
- Aldwick West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aldwick West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldwick West
- Population and deprivation in Aldwick West
- Questions about crime in Aldwick West
- About this data
276 crimes were recorded in Aldwick West in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldwick West has the 3,351st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aldwick West | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 276 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.5 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,497 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aldwick West was highest in the year to July 2021 (372 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (200). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 276 | 42.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 267 | 41.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 200 | 30.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 294 | 45.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 230 | 35.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 372 | 57.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 272 | 41.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 219 | 33.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 237 | 36.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldwick West 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 anti-social behaviour (+119%) and public order (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-93%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 15.2 | 0.45 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +119% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +37% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +14% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.3 | 0.36 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +22% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -93% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.48 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aldwick West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldwick West recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aldwick West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldwick West recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 119% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aldwick West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldwick West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aldwick West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldwick West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aldwick West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldwick West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aldwick West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldwick West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aldwick West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldwick West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aldwick West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldwick West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aldwick West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldwick West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aldwick West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldwick West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 93% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aldwick West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldwick West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aldwick West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aldwick West 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.
Robbery in Aldwick West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldwick West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldwick West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldwick West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldwick West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick East | 229 | 46.0 | +8% |
| Pagham | 384 | 57.7 | +36% |
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | +164% |
| Marine | 1,456 | 181.5 | +327% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | +135% |
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | +210% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +420% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | +74% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Osborne Way | 23 |
| On or near Lincoln Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Rossalyn Close | 12 |
| On or near Hawkins Close | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Grosvenor Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Stoney Stile Close | 10 |
| On or near Rochester Way | 8 |
| On or near Greynville Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldwick West 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 | 89 | 32.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Aldwick West has an estimated population of 6,497. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldwick West sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aldwick West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 48.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Aldwick West a safe place to live?
Aldwick West recorded 42.5 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Aldwick West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldwick West was up 3% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 267 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aldwick West?
Aldwick West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.