Crime in Courtwick with Toddington: statistics, rates and trends
1,224 crimes were recorded in Courtwick with Toddington in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Courtwick with Toddington at a glance
- Crime trends in Courtwick with Toddington
- Types of crime in Courtwick with Toddington
- Courtwick with Toddington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Courtwick with Toddington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Courtwick with Toddington
- Demographics of Courtwick with Toddington
- Questions about crime in Courtwick with Toddington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (450), anti-social behaviour (220) and shoplifting (137) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,331st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Courtwick with Toddington | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,224 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.5 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,690 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Courtwick with Toddington peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,374 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (999). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,224 | 96.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,374 | 108.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,194 | 94.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,191 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,143 | 90.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,317 | 103.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,099 | 86.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,150 | 90.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 999 | 78.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Courtwick with Toddington recorded notably more shoplifting (28% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (56% below) and drugs (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 243 to 137 and burglary fell from 32 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 450 | 35.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 17.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 10.8 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Public order | 85 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Courtwick with Toddington; the highest is River (193.3 per 1,000) and the lowest East Preston (25.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Courtwick with Toddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| River | 1,772 | 193.3 | +100% |
| Brookfield | 363 | 56.0 | -42% |
| Beach | 298 | 64.3 | -33% |
| Rustington West | 400 | 48.7 | -49% |
| Rustington East | 600 | 112.8 | +17% |
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +5% |
| Arundel & Walberton | 599 | 78.3 | -19% |
| East Preston | 189 | 25.8 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Courtwick with Toddington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Highfield | 45 |
| On or near Windroos Drive | 39 |
| On or near Greenfields | 35 |
| On or near Globe Place | 33 |
| On or near Gratwicke Drive | 33 |
| On or near True Blue Precinct | 33 |
| On or near Phoenix Close | 27 |
| On or near Potters Mead | 25 |
Of the 1,004 crimes in Courtwick with Toddington with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 220 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 397 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Courtwick with Toddington has an estimated population of 12,690 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%), more children (24%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Courtwick with Toddington average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Courtwick with Toddington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Courtwick with Toddington a safe place to live?
Courtwick with Toddington recorded 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,331st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Courtwick with Toddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 450 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (220).
Is crime in Courtwick with Toddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Courtwick with Toddington was down 11% on the year before: 1,224 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,374 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Courtwick with Toddington?
About 12,690 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Courtwick with Toddington?
Courtwick with Toddington 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.