Crime in Brookfield, Arun: statistics, rates and trends
363 crimes were recorded in Brookfield, Arun in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brookfield, Arun at a glance
- Crime trends in Brookfield, Arun
- Types of crime in Brookfield, Arun
- Brookfield, Arun compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brookfield, Arun
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brookfield, Arun
- Demographics of Brookfield, Arun
- Questions about crime in Brookfield, Arun
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (139), anti-social behaviour (80) and public order (32) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,789th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brookfield, Arun | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 363 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,486 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Arun peaked in the year to August 2022 (433 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (333). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 363 | 56.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 367 | 56.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 333 | 51.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 358 | 55.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 433 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 349 | 53.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 350 | 54.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 428 | 66.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 383 | 59.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 51 to 80 and public order rose from 26 to 32, while criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 22 and vehicle crime fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 21.4 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brookfield, Arun; the highest is River (193.3 per 1,000) and the lowest East Preston (25.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookfield, Arun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington West | 400 | 48.7 | -13% |
| Beach | 298 | 64.3 | +15% |
| River | 1,772 | 193.3 | +245% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,224 | 96.5 | +72% |
| Rustington East | 600 | 112.8 | +102% |
| East Preston | 189 | 25.8 | -54% |
| Angmering & Findon | 669 | 54.8 | -2% |
| Ferring | 276 | 57.3 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Brookfield, Arun over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Worthing Road” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Worthing Road | 40 |
| On or near Cornfield Close | 36 |
| On or near Hill Road | 20 |
| On or near Falkland Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Thorncroft Road | 18 |
| On or near Elmgrove Road | 14 |
| On or near Timberleys | 14 |
| On or near Gosden Road | 13 |
| On or near Poppy Close | 11 |
| On or near Bluebell Drive | 10 |
Of the 283 crimes in Brookfield, Arun with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Brookfield, Arun has an estimated population of 6,486 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brookfield, Arun average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brookfield, Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brookfield, Arun a safe place to live?
Brookfield, Arun recorded 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,789th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brookfield, Arun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Brookfield, Arun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Arun was down 1% on the year before: 363 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brookfield, Arun?
About 6,486 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brookfield, Arun?
Brookfield, Arun 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.