Crime in Felpham West: statistics, rates and trends
488 crimes were recorded in Felpham West in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Felpham West
- Questions about crime in Felpham West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (82) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,250th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Felpham West | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 488 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,014 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Felpham West peaked in the year to August 2024 (555 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (346). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 488 | 69.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 529 | 75.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 555 | 79.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 520 | 74.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 346 | 49.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 388 | 55.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 390 | 55.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 353 | 50.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (47% below) and public order (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 31 to 50, while public order fell from 44 to 31 and other theft fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 32.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Felpham West; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Felpham East (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Felpham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -51% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +221% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +91% |
| Middleton-on-Sea | 175 | 35.8 | -48% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +162% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +45% |
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | +64% |
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Felpham West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsmead” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsmead | 136 |
| On or near Longbrook | 60 |
| On or near South Road | 23 |
| On or near Gullivers Mead | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Havelock Close | 10 |
| On or near Blacksmith Way | 8 |
| On or near Grassmere Close | 8 |
| On or near Old School Mews | 8 |
| On or near Allin Way | 7 |
Of the 406 crimes in Felpham West with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Felpham West has an estimated population of 7,014 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Felpham West average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Felpham West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Felpham West a safe place to live?
Felpham West recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,250th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Felpham West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Felpham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Felpham West was down 8% on the year before: 488 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Felpham West?
About 7,014 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Felpham West?
Felpham West 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.