Crime in Marine, Arun: statistics, rates and trends
1,462 crimes were recorded in Marine, Arun in the 12 months to August 2026, 182.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marine, Arun at a glance
- Crime trends in Marine, Arun
- Types of crime in Marine, Arun
- Marine, Arun compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marine, Arun
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marine, Arun
- Demographics of Marine, Arun
- Questions about crime in Marine, Arun
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (467), anti-social behaviour (292) and shoplifting (160) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 257th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Marine, Arun | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,462 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 182.3 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,020 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marine, Arun peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,642 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,462 | 182.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,389 | 173.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,146 | 142.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,157 | 144.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,293 | 161.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,624 | 202.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,642 | 204.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,608 | 200.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,495 | 186.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 144 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Marine, Arun recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 199 to 292 and drugs rose from 31 to 39, while burglary fell from 70 to 55 and other crime fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 58.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 292 | 36.4 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 20.0 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 14.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 103 | 12.8 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 90 | 11.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Burglary | 55 | 6.9 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marine, Arun; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Felpham East (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marine, Arun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | -37% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +23% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | -27% |
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | -76% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | -45% |
| Aldwick West | 287 | 44.2 | -76% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | -62% |
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -81% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Marine, Arun over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oxford Street” (189).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oxford Street | 189 |
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near John Street | 93 |
| On or near Norfolk Street | 82 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 68 |
| On or near Sadler Street | 49 |
| On or near Sturges Road | 42 |
| On or near Ellasdale Road | 41 |
| On or near Merchant Street | 41 |
| On or near Richmond Avenue | 40 |
Of the 1,170 crimes in Marine, Arun with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 292 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 485 | 41.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 360 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Marine, Arun has an estimated population of 8,020 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (48%, against 20%), less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marine, Arun average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Marine, Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 48.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Marine, Arun a safe place to live?
Marine, Arun recorded 182.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 257th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Marine, Arun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (292).
Is crime in Marine, Arun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marine, Arun was up 5% on the year before: 1,462 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,389 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marine, Arun?
About 8,020 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marine, Arun?
Marine, Arun 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.