Crime in Arundel & Walberton: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Arundel & Walberton in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Arundel & Walberton
- Questions about crime in Arundel & Walberton
- About this data
608 crimes were recorded in Arundel & Walberton in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Arundel & Walberton has the 1,865th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Arundel & Walberton | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 608 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.5 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,652 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Arundel & Walberton was highest in the year to July 2025 (747 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (463). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 608 | 79.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 747 | 97.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 738 | 96.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 584 | 76.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 490 | 64.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 470 | 61.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 463 | 60.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 482 | 63.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 518 | 67.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Arundel & Walberton 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-78%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 25.5 | 0.74 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 9.0 | 1.09 | -17% |
| Other theft | 65 | 8.5 | 1.33 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -22% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.1 | 0.64 | -25% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +0% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -78% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +133% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.48 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Arundel & Walberton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Arundel & Walberton recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Arundel & Walberton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Arundel & Walberton recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Arundel & Walberton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Arundel & Walberton recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Arundel & Walberton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Arundel & Walberton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Arundel & Walberton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Arundel & Walberton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Arundel & Walberton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Arundel & Walberton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Arundel & Walberton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Arundel & Walberton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Arundel & Walberton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Arundel & Walberton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Arundel & Walberton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Arundel & Walberton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Arundel & Walberton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Arundel & Walberton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Arundel & Walberton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Arundel & Walberton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Arundel & Walberton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Arundel & Walberton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Arundel & Walberton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Arundel & Walberton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Arundel & Walberton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Arundel & Walberton 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Arundel & Walberton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Arundel & Walberton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arundel & Walberton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | 772 | 102.1 | +29% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | +20% |
| Barnham | 737 | 64.3 | -19% |
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +141% |
| Brookfield | 347 | 53.5 | -33% |
| Beach | 290 | 62.5 | -21% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 187 | 38.3 | -52% |
| Felpham East | 197 | 37.6 | -53% |
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 Arundel & Walberton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fontwell Close | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Green Lane Close | 27 |
| On or near Lyminster Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Wandleys Lane | 16 |
| On or near Crown Yard | 14 |
| On or near New Cut | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Arundel & Walberton 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 | 259 | 42.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Arundel & Walberton has an estimated population of 7,652. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Arundel & Walberton sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Arundel & Walberton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Arundel & Walberton a safe place to live?
Arundel & Walberton recorded 79.5 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 Arundel & Walberton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Arundel & Walberton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arundel & Walberton was down 19% on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 747 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Arundel & Walberton?
Arundel & Walberton 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 Arundel & Walberton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.