Crime in Ferring: statistics, rates and trends
294 crimes were recorded in Ferring in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before.
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294 crimes were recorded in Ferring in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 71 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ferring has the 2,553rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ferring | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 294 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +39% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,815 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ferring was highest in the year to July 2026 (294 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (164). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 294 | 61.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 211 | 43.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 197 | 40.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 210 | 43.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 187 | 38.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 242 | 50.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 216 | 44.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 164 | 34.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 214 | 44.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ferring 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 (+152%) and shoplifting (+34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 14.7 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 13.1 | 0.85 | +152% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 8.1 | 0.98 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 6.0 | 0.89 | +12% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.8 | 0.88 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.9 | 0.80 | +36% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +29% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.61 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.76 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ferring
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ferring recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ferring
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ferring recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 152% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ferring
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ferring recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ferring
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ferring recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ferring
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ferring recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ferring
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ferring recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ferring
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ferring recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ferring
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ferring recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ferring
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ferring recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ferring
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ferring recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ferring
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ferring recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ferring
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ferring recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ferring
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ferring 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ferring, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ferring.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ferring |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston | 179 | 24.4 | -60% |
| Angmering & Findon | 659 | 54.0 | -12% |
| Rustington East | 590 | 110.9 | +82% |
| Rustington West | 395 | 48.1 | -21% |
| Brookfield | 347 | 53.5 | -12% |
| Beach | 290 | 62.5 | +2% |
| River | 1,757 | 191.7 | +214% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,206 | 95.0 | +56% |
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 Ferring over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Ancren Close | 43 |
| On or near Tamarisk Way | 25 |
| On or near Onslow Drive | 14 |
| On or near St Maur'S Road | 9 |
| On or near Elm Park | 8 |
| On or near Little Drive | 7 |
| On or near Ferring Street | 6 |
| On or near Green Park | 6 |
| On or near St Helier Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ferring 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 43.2% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 21.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 18.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.4% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Ferring has an estimated population of 4,815. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ferring sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ferring |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 42.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.0% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Ferring a safe place to live?
Ferring recorded 61.1 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 Ferring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Ferring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ferring was up 39% on the year before: 294 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ferring?
Ferring 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 Ferring. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.