Crime in Brookfield, Arun: statistics, rates and trends
347 crimes were recorded in Brookfield, Arun in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brookfield, Arun
- Questions about crime in Brookfield, Arun
- About this data
347 crimes were recorded in Brookfield, Arun in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 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 violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brookfield, Arun has the 2,875th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brookfield, Arun | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 347 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,486 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Arun was highest in the year to July 2022 (423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (329). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 347 | 53.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 376 | 58.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 329 | 50.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 367 | 56.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 423 | 65.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 350 | 54.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 59.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 397 | 61.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 407 | 62.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brookfield, Arun 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+30%) and public order (+15%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%) and violence and sexual offences (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 20.5 | 0.60 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 11.3 | 0.73 | +30% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -21% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -52% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +30% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.75 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brookfield, Arun
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brookfield, Arun recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brookfield, Arun
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brookfield, Arun recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brookfield, Arun
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brookfield, Arun recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brookfield, Arun
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brookfield, Arun recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brookfield, Arun
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brookfield, Arun recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brookfield, Arun
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brookfield, Arun recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brookfield, Arun
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brookfield, Arun recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brookfield, Arun
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brookfield, Arun recorded 11 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 57% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brookfield, Arun
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brookfield, Arun recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brookfield, Arun
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brookfield, Arun recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brookfield, Arun
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brookfield, Arun recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brookfield, Arun
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brookfield, Arun recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brookfield, Arun
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brookfield, Arun recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brookfield, Arun, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brookfield, Arun.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookfield, Arun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington West | 395 | 48.1 | -10% |
| Beach | 290 | 62.5 | +17% |
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +258% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | +78% |
| Rustington East | 590 | 110.9 | +107% |
| East Preston | 179 | 24.4 | -54% |
| Angmering & Findon | 659 | 54.0 | +1% |
| Ferring | 294 | 61.1 | +14% |
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 Brookfield, Arun over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Worthing Road | 46 |
| On or near Cornfield Close | 22 |
| On or near Thorncroft Road | 21 |
| On or near Hill Road | 20 |
| On or near Falkland Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Elmgrove Road | 14 |
| On or near Timberleys | 13 |
| On or near Gosden Road | 12 |
| On or near Poppy Close | 12 |
| On or near Bluebell Drive | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brookfield, Arun 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 | 105 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Brookfield, Arun has an estimated population of 6,486. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brookfield, Arun sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brookfield, Arun |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Brookfield, Arun a safe place to live?
Brookfield, Arun recorded 53.5 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 Brookfield, Arun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Brookfield, Arun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Arun was down 8% on the year before: 347 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 376 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brookfield, Arun?
Brookfield, Arun 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 Brookfield, Arun. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.