Crime in Aldwick West: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Aldwick West in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aldwick West
- Questions about crime in Aldwick West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (104), anti-social behaviour (70), criminal damage and arson (24) and public order (24) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Aldwick West | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,497 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aldwick West peaked in the year to August 2021 (356 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 272 | 41.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 32.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 270 | 41.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 242 | 37.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 356 | 54.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 287 | 44.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 220 | 33.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 239 | 36.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (53% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 42 to 70 and violence and sexual offences rose from 82 to 104.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 16.0 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Aldwick West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldwick West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | +1% |
| Pagham | 400 | 60.1 | +36% |
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | +159% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +313% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +128% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +200% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +406% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | +58% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Aldwick West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Osborne Way” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Osborne Way | 27 |
| On or near Lincoln Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Rossalyn Close | 12 |
| On or near Hawkins Close | 11 |
| On or near Stoney Stile Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
| On or near Rochester Way | 8 |
| On or near Greynville Close | 7 |
Of the 217 crimes in Aldwick West with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Aldwick West has an estimated population of 6,497 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (41%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldwick West average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aldwick West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldwick West a safe place to live?
Aldwick West recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,288th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aldwick West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Aldwick West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldwick West was up 6% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 272 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldwick West?
About 6,497 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldwick West?
Aldwick West 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.