Crime in Felpham West: statistics, rates and trends
519 crimes were recorded in Felpham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Felpham West at a glance
- Crime trends in Felpham West
- Types of crime in Felpham West
- Felpham West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Felpham West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Felpham West
- Population and deprivation in Felpham West
- Questions about crime in Felpham West
- About this data
519 crimes were recorded in Felpham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Felpham West has the 2,061st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Felpham West | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 519 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.0 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,014 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Felpham West was highest in the year to July 2023 (552 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (304). Over the whole period it rose 50%, 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 | 519 | 74.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 510 | 72.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 540 | 77.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 552 | 78.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 304 | 43.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 389 | 55.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 54.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 403 | 57.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 345 | 49.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Felpham West 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 criminal damage and arson (+66%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-42%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.8 | 1.01 | +66% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.8 | 0.73 | -15% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +10% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -42% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 1.21 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Felpham West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Felpham West recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Felpham West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Felpham West recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Felpham West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Felpham West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Felpham West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Felpham West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Felpham West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Felpham West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Felpham West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Felpham West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Felpham West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Felpham West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Felpham West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Felpham West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Felpham West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Felpham West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Felpham West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Felpham West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Felpham West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Felpham West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Felpham West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Felpham West recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Felpham West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Felpham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Felpham West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Felpham West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Felpham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felpham East | 197 | 37.6 | -49% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +198% |
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | +78% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 187 | 38.3 | -48% |
| Marine | 1,456 | 181.5 | +145% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | +35% |
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | +52% |
| Aldwick East | 229 | 46.0 | -38% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsmead | 143 |
| On or near Longbrook | 58 |
| On or near South Road | 26 |
| On or near Gullivers Mead | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Havelock Close | 12 |
| On or near Blacksmith Way | 9 |
| On or near Old School Mews | 9 |
| On or near Grassmere Close | 8 |
| On or near Allin Way | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Felpham West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 171 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Felpham West has an estimated population of 7,014. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Felpham West sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Felpham West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Felpham West a safe place to live?
Felpham West recorded 74.0 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 Felpham West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Felpham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Felpham West was up 2% on the year before: 519 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Felpham West?
Felpham West 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 Felpham West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.