Crime in Arundel & Walberton: statistics, rates and trends
599 crimes were recorded in Arundel & Walberton in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Arundel & Walberton at a glance
- Crime trends in Arundel & Walberton
- Types of crime in Arundel & Walberton
- Arundel & Walberton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arundel & Walberton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arundel & Walberton
- Demographics of Arundel & Walberton
- Questions about crime in Arundel & Walberton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (193), anti-social behaviour (113) and shoplifting (72) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,906th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Arundel & Walberton | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 599 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.3 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,652 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Arundel & Walberton peaked in the year to August 2025 (750 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (457). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 599 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 750 | 98.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 743 | 97.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 608 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 480 | 62.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 481 | 62.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 457 | 59.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 483 | 63.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 516 | 67.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (37% below) and violence and sexual offences (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 88 to 60 and vehicle crime fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 25.2 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 14.8 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 9.4 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Other theft | 60 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 41 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arundel & Walberton; the highest is River (193.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Felpham East (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arundel & Walberton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +29% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,224 | 96.5 | +23% |
| Barnham | 747 | 65.2 | -17% |
| River | 1,772 | 193.3 | +147% |
| Brookfield | 363 | 56.0 | -29% |
| Beach | 298 | 64.3 | -18% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 175 | 35.8 | -54% |
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Arundel & Walberton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fontwell Close” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fontwell Close | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Lyminster Road | 30 |
| On or near Green Lane Close | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near New Cut | 15 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 13 |
Of the 486 crimes in Arundel & Walberton with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 113 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 50.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Arundel & Walberton has an estimated population of 7,652 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arundel & Walberton average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Arundel & Walberton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Arundel & Walberton a safe place to live?
Arundel & Walberton recorded 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,906th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Arundel & Walberton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Arundel & Walberton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arundel & Walberton was down 20% on the year before: 599 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 750 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arundel & Walberton?
About 7,652 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arundel & Walberton?
Arundel & Walberton 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.