Crime in Angmering & Findon: statistics, rates and trends
659 crimes were recorded in Angmering & Findon in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Angmering & Findon
- Questions about crime in Angmering & Findon
- About this data
659 crimes were recorded in Angmering & Findon in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Angmering & Findon has the 2,857th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Angmering & Findon | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 659 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.0 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,212 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Angmering & Findon was highest in the year to July 2019 (679 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (599). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 659 | 54.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 671 | 54.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 599 | 49.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 615 | 50.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 604 | 49.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 663 | 54.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 632 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 679 | 55.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 633 | 51.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Angmering & Findon 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 public order (+20%) and other theft (+18%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-61%) and vehicle crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 19.7 | 0.58 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +4% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -8% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +18% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.0 | 0.58 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.8 | 0.22 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -43% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +31% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -61% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Angmering & Findon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Angmering & Findon recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Angmering & Findon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Angmering & Findon recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Angmering & Findon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Angmering & Findon recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Angmering & Findon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Angmering & Findon recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Angmering & Findon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Angmering & Findon recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Angmering & Findon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Angmering & Findon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Angmering & Findon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Angmering & Findon recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Angmering & Findon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Angmering & Findon recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Angmering & Findon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Angmering & Findon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Angmering & Findon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Angmering & Findon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Angmering & Findon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Angmering & Findon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Angmering & Findon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Angmering & Findon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Angmering & Findon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Angmering & Findon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Angmering & Findon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Angmering & Findon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Angmering & Findon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Angmering & Findon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Angmering & Findon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring | 294 | 61.1 | +13% |
| East Preston | 179 | 24.4 | -55% |
| Rustington East | 590 | 110.9 | +106% |
| Rustington West | 395 | 48.1 | -11% |
| Brookfield | 347 | 53.5 | -1% |
| Beach | 290 | 62.5 | +16% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | +76% |
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +255% |
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 Angmering & Findon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dapper'S Lane | 57 |
| On or near Church Road | 26 |
| On or near Homewood | 22 |
| On or near Palmer Road | 21 |
| On or near Decoy Drive | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Arundel Road | 14 |
| On or near Loxwood | 14 |
| On or near Roundstone By-Pass Road | 14 |
| On or near Chapel Walk | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Angmering & Findon 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 | 221 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Angmering & Findon has an estimated population of 12,212. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Angmering & Findon sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Angmering & Findon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Angmering & Findon a safe place to live?
Angmering & Findon recorded 54.0 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 Angmering & Findon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Angmering & Findon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Angmering & Findon was down 2% on the year before: 659 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 671 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Angmering & Findon?
Angmering & Findon 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 Angmering & Findon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.