Crime in Ferring: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Ferring in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (64) and shoplifting (36) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ferring | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 276 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,815 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ferring of any year here (276 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 276 | 57.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 244 | 50.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 179 | 37.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 229 | 47.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 185 | 38.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 223 | 46.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 240 | 49.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 168 | 34.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 204 | 42.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 34 to 64 and shoplifting rose from 31 to 36, while criminal damage and arson fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 14.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +88% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 7.5 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Public order | 26 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ferring; the highest is River (193.3 per 1,000) and the lowest East Preston (25.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ferring |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston | 189 | 25.8 | -55% |
| Angmering & Findon | 669 | 54.8 | -4% |
| Rustington East | 600 | 112.8 | +97% |
| Rustington West | 400 | 48.7 | -15% |
| Brookfield | 363 | 56.0 | -2% |
| Beach | 298 | 64.3 | +12% |
| River | 1,772 | 193.3 | +237% |
| Courtwick with Toddington | 1,224 | 96.5 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Ferring over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Ancren Close | 33 |
| On or near Tamarisk Way | 24 |
| On or near Onslow Drive | 13 |
| On or near Elm Park | 11 |
| On or near Ferring Street | 9 |
| On or near Little Drive | 8 |
| On or near St Maur'S Road | 8 |
| On or near Green Park | 6 |
| On or near St Helier Road | 6 |
Of the 212 crimes in Ferring with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 52.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 3.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Ferring has an estimated population of 4,815 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (49%, against 19%), more retired residents (50%, against 22%) and less social housing (2.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ferring average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ferring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 38.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 50.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ferring a safe place to live?
Ferring recorded 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ferring?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Ferring going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ferring was up 13% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ferring?
About 4,815 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 49% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ferring?
Ferring 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.