Crime in Hotham: statistics, rates and trends
1,436 crimes were recorded in Hotham in the 12 months to August 2026, 223.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (441), anti-social behaviour (270) and criminal damage and arson (212) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hotham | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,436 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 223.6 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,423 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hotham of any year here (1,436 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,436 | 223.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,151 | 179.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,178 | 183.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,265 | 196.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,212 | 188.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,372 | 213.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,301 | 202.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,389 | 216.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,252 | 194.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hotham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (4.9 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.7 times the national rate) and public order (2.5 times the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 118 to 212 and anti-social behaviour rose from 154 to 270.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 68.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 42.0 | 15.4 | +75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 212 | 33.0 | 6.7 | +80% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 18.1 | 8.5 | +71% |
| Public order | 109 | 17.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 78 | 12.1 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 49 | 7.6 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 6.9 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Drugs | 43 | 6.7 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hotham has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hotham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | -41% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | -18% |
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | -49% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | -69% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | -55% |
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | -80% |
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -85% |
| Aldwick West | 287 | 44.2 | -80% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Hotham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (175).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 175 |
| On or near Sussex Street | 132 |
| On or near York Road | 106 |
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near Sudley Road | 88 |
| On or near High Street | 64 |
| On or near London Road | 51 |
| On or near Lyon Street | 49 |
| On or near Lyon Street West | 49 |
| On or near Mead Lane | 39 |
Of the 1,166 crimes in Hotham with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 270 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hotham has an estimated population of 6,423 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), more students (12.1%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hotham average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hotham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hotham a safe place to live?
Hotham recorded 223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hotham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (270).
Is crime in Hotham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hotham was up 25% on the year before: 1,436 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,151 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hotham?
About 6,423 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hotham?
Hotham 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.