Crime in Beach: statistics, rates and trends
298 crimes were recorded in Beach in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (98), violence and sexual offences (90) and criminal damage and arson (25) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Beach | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 298 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,638 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beach peaked in the year to August 2021 (337 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (247). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 298 | 64.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 290 | 62.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 264 | 56.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 281 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 247 | 53.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 337 | 72.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 299 | 64.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 282 | 60.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 303 | 65.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beach recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (38% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (43% below) and criminal damage and arson (20% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 98, while criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 25 and violence and sexual offences fell from 110 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +72% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 19.4 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beach; the highest is River (193.3 per 1,000) and the lowest East Preston (25.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| River | 1,772 | 193.3 | +201% |
| Brookfield | 363 | 56.0 | -13% |
| Rustington West | 400 | 48.7 | -24% |
| Rustington East | 600 | 112.8 | +76% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,224 | 96.5 | +50% |
| East Preston | 189 | 25.8 | -60% |
| Angmering & Findon | 669 | 54.8 | -15% |
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Beach over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near B2140 | 23 |
| On or near The Cloisters | 17 |
| On or near Finisterre Way | 15 |
| On or near Western Road | 13 |
| On or near Esher Drive | 12 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 12 |
| On or near South Passage | 10 |
| On or near The Blatchen | 10 |
Of the 200 crimes in Beach with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 46.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Beach has an estimated population of 4,638 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beach average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Beach | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beach a safe place to live?
Beach recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Beach?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (90).
Is crime in Beach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beach was up 3% on the year before: 298 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beach?
About 4,638 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beach?
Beach 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.