Crime in Felpham East: statistics, rates and trends
180 crimes were recorded in Felpham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Felpham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Felpham East
- Types of crime in Felpham East
- Felpham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Felpham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Felpham East
- Demographics of Felpham East
- Questions about crime in Felpham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage and arson (17) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,652nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Felpham East | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 180 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.3 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,244 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Felpham East peaked in the year to August 2021 (344 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (169). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 180 | 34.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 184 | 35.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 205 | 39.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 169 | 32.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 282 | 53.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 344 | 65.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 290 | 55.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 211 | 40.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 281 | 53.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 13.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Felpham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Felpham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | +103% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 175 | 35.8 | +4% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +551% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +286% |
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +195% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +431% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +193% |
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | +233% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Felpham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clovelly Avenue” and “Triton Place” (14 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clovelly Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Triton Place | 14 |
| On or near South Drive | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Virginia Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Ditchfield Close | 7 |
| On or near Northwyke Close | 7 |
| On or near Northwyke Road | 7 |
| On or near Pulborough Way | 6 |
| On or near Rudwick'S Close | 6 |
Of the 143 crimes in Felpham East with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Felpham East has an estimated population of 5,244 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), less social housing (4.4%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Felpham East average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Felpham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Felpham East a safe place to live?
Felpham East recorded 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,652nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Felpham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Felpham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Felpham East was down 2% on the year before: 180 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 184 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Felpham East?
About 5,244 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Felpham East?
Felpham East 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.