Crime in Barnham: statistics, rates and trends
737 crimes were recorded in Barnham in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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737 crimes were recorded in Barnham in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 276 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barnham has the 2,454th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnham | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 737 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,459 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnham was highest in the year to July 2024 (830 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (520). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 737 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 771 | 67.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 830 | 72.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 661 | 57.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 614 | 53.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 669 | 58.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 520 | 45.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 550 | 48.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 530 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnham 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-62%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 24.1 | 0.70 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 5.1 | 0.62 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -27% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -27% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -12% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -62% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.7 | 1.80 | +150% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -17% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +600% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnham recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnham recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnham recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnham recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnham recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnham recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barnham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barnham recorded 4 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 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barnham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | 772 | 102.1 | +59% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | +55% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | +15% |
| Felpham East | 197 | 37.6 | -42% |
| Arundel & Walberton | 608 | 79.5 | +24% |
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | +105% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +243% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 187 | 38.3 | -40% |
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 Barnham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wandleys Close | 43 |
| On or near Foxes Croft | 42 |
| On or near Lidsey Road | 34 |
| On or near St Johns Close | 34 |
| On or near B2233 | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Blossom Way | 16 |
| On or near Days Lane | 15 |
| On or near Warren Way | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnham 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 | 246 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Barnham has an estimated population of 11,459. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnham sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Barnham a safe place to live?
Barnham recorded 64.3 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 Barnham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Barnham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnham was down 4% on the year before: 737 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 771 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnham?
Barnham 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 Barnham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.