Crime in Angmering & Findon: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Angmering & Findon in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Angmering & Findon at a glance
- Crime trends in Angmering & Findon
- Types of crime in Angmering & Findon
- Angmering & Findon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Angmering & Findon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Angmering & Findon
- Demographics of Angmering & Findon
- Questions about crime in Angmering & Findon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (247), anti-social behaviour (150) and public order (59) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,839th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Angmering & Findon | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 669 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,212 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Angmering & Findon peaked in the year to August 2019 (674 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (594). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 669 | 54.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 658 | 53.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 616 | 50.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 613 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 594 | 48.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 672 | 55.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 635 | 52.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 674 | 55.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 632 | 51.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and burglary (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 48 to 59 and other theft rose from 44 to 51, while burglary fell from 33 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 20.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Angmering & Findon; the highest is River (193.3 per 1,000) and the lowest East Preston (25.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Angmering & Findon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring | 276 | 57.3 | +5% |
| East Preston | 189 | 25.8 | -53% |
| Rustington East | 600 | 112.8 | +106% |
| Rustington West | 400 | 48.7 | -11% |
| Brookfield | 363 | 56.0 | +2% |
| Beach | 298 | 64.3 | +17% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,224 | 96.5 | +76% |
| River | 1,772 | 193.3 | +253% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Angmering & Findon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dapper'S Lane” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dapper'S Lane | 59 |
| On or near Church Road | 26 |
| On or near Homewood | 22 |
| On or near Palmer Road | 20 |
| On or near Decoy Drive | 16 |
| On or near Arundel Road | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Loxwood | 14 |
| On or near Shardeloes Road | 14 |
| On or near Chapel Walk | 13 |
Of the 519 crimes in Angmering & Findon with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Angmering & Findon has an estimated population of 12,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Angmering & Findon average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Angmering & Findon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Angmering & Findon a safe place to live?
Angmering & Findon recorded 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,839th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Angmering & Findon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Angmering & Findon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Angmering & Findon was up 2% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 658 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Angmering & Findon?
About 12,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Angmering & Findon?
Angmering & Findon 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.