Crime in Felpham East: statistics, rates and trends

197 crimes were recorded in Felpham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Felpham East has the 3,526th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Felpham East was highest in the year to July 2021 (364 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (171). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Felpham East 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 (+10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Felpham East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Felpham East recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Felpham East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Felpham East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Felpham East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Felpham East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Felpham East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Felpham East recorded 16 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 45% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Felpham East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Felpham East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Felpham East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Felpham East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Felpham East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Felpham East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Felpham East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Felpham East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Felpham East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Felpham East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Felpham East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Felpham East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Felpham East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Felpham East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Felpham East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Felpham East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Felpham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Felpham East.

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 Felpham East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Felpham East 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.

Felpham East has an estimated population of 5,244. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Felpham East sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Felpham East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.