Crime in Beach: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Beach in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
290 crimes were recorded in Beach in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 92 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beach has the 2,503rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beach | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 290 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.5 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,638 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beach was highest in the year to July 2021 (337 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (240). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 290 | 62.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 314 | 67.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 241 | 52.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 286 | 61.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 240 | 51.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 337 | 72.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 307 | 66.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 288 | 62.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 306 | 66.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beach 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 anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+37%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-66%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 19.8 | 1.29 | +37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 19.8 | 0.58 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -30% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -19% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -66% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -11% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.1 | 1.31 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.11 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Beach
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beach recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Beach
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beach recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beach
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beach recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beach
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beach recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beach
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beach recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beach
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beach recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beach
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beach recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beach
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beach recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beach
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beach recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beach
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beach recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beach
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beach recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beach
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beach recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beach
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beach recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beach, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beach.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +207% |
| Brookfield | 347 | 53.5 | -14% |
| Rustington West | 395 | 48.1 | -23% |
| Rustington East | 590 | 110.9 | +77% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | +52% |
| East Preston | 179 | 24.4 | -61% |
| Angmering & Findon | 659 | 54.0 | -14% |
| Yapton | 772 | 102.1 | +63% |
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 Beach over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near B2140 | 21 |
| On or near Finisterre Way | 18 |
| On or near The Cloisters | 17 |
| On or near Western Road | 13 |
| On or near Esher Drive | 12 |
| On or near St Flora'S Close | 12 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 11 |
| On or near The Blatchen | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 92 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 23.1% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Beach has an estimated population of 4,638. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beach sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beach |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Beach a safe place to live?
Beach recorded 62.5 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 Beach?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (92).
Is crime in Beach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beach was down 8% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beach?
Beach 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 Beach. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.