Crime in Marine, Arun: statistics, rates and trends
1,456 crimes were recorded in Marine, Arun in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Marine, Arun
- Questions about crime in Marine, Arun
- About this data
1,456 crimes were recorded in Marine, Arun in the 12 months to July 2026, 181.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 474 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marine, Arun has the 260th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marine, Arun | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,456 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 181.5 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,020 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marine, Arun was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,651 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,157). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,456 | 181.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,356 | 169.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,157 | 144.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,165 | 145.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,313 | 163.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,651 | 205.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,606 | 200.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,619 | 201.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,487 | 185.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marine, Arun 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+52%) and drugs (+50%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 474 | 59.1 | 1.73 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 285 | 35.5 | 2.32 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 20.3 | 2.45 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 15.3 | 2.26 | +5% |
| Other theft | 89 | 11.1 | 1.74 | -13% |
| Public order | 88 | 11.0 | 1.65 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 7.6 | 1.54 | +52% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.7 | 1.90 | -19% |
| Drugs | 42 | 5.2 | 1.60 | +50% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.7 | 2.03 | +120% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.5 | 1.18 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.9 | 1.93 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.6 | 1.97 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.9 | 0.52 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Marine, Arun
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marine, Arun recorded 474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marine, Arun
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marine, Arun recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marine, Arun
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marine, Arun recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marine, Arun
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marine, Arun recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marine, Arun
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marine, Arun recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marine, Arun
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marine, Arun recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marine, Arun
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marine, Arun recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marine, Arun
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marine, Arun recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marine, Arun
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marine, Arun recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marine, Arun
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marine, Arun recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marine, Arun
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marine, Arun recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marine, Arun
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marine, Arun recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marine, Arun
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marine, Arun recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marine, Arun
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marine, Arun recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marine, Arun, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marine, Arun.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marine, Arun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | -38% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +22% |
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | -27% |
| Aldwick East | 229 | 46.0 | -75% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | -45% |
| Aldwick West | 276 | 42.5 | -77% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | -59% |
| Felpham East | 197 | 37.6 | -79% |
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 Marine, Arun over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oxford Street | 169 |
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near John Street | 97 |
| On or near Norfolk Street | 84 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 74 |
| On or near Sadler Street | 50 |
| On or near Queensway | 43 |
| On or near Ellasdale Road | 40 |
| On or near Sturges Road | 40 |
| On or near Merchant Street | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marine, Arun 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 | 502 | 34.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 347 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 285 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Marine, Arun has an estimated population of 8,020. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marine, Arun sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marine, Arun |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 48.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.2% |
Is Marine, Arun a safe place to live?
Marine, Arun recorded 181.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Marine, Arun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (285).
Is crime in Marine, Arun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marine, Arun was up 7% on the year before: 1,456 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,356 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marine, Arun?
Marine, Arun 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 Marine, Arun. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.