Crime in Barnham: statistics, rates and trends
747 crimes were recorded in Barnham in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (275), anti-social behaviour (153) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,421st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barnham | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 747 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,459 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barnham peaked in the year to August 2024 (831 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (521). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 747 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 771 | 67.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 831 | 72.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 672 | 58.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 580 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 690 | 60.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 527 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 561 | 49.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 521 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (51% below) and vehicle crime (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 67 to 28 and public order fell from 65 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barnham; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Felpham East (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +55% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +54% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | +7% |
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -47% |
| Arundel & Walberton | 599 | 78.3 | +20% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +103% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +243% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 175 | 35.8 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Barnham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Foxes Croft” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Foxes Croft | 43 |
| On or near Wandleys Close | 39 |
| On or near St Johns Close | 35 |
| On or near Lidsey Road | 28 |
| On or near B2233 | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Fontwell Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Warren Way | 16 |
| On or near Barnham Road | 15 |
Of the 594 crimes in Barnham with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 216 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Barnham has an estimated population of 11,459 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnham average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barnham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnham a safe place to live?
Barnham recorded 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,421st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barnham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Barnham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnham was down 3% on the year before: 747 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 771 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnham?
About 11,459 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnham?
Barnham 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.