Crime in Orchard: statistics, rates and trends
895 crimes were recorded in Orchard in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 33% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (248), shoplifting (161) and anti-social behaviour (139) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 628th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Orchard | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 895 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.6 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,749 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Orchard of any year here (895 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 895 | 132.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 672 | 99.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 571 | 84.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 691 | 102.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 662 | 98.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 713 | 105.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 834 | 123.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 665 | 98.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 574 | 85.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Orchard recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (63% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 62 to 161 and anti-social behaviour rose from 84 to 139, while vehicle crime fell from 50 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 36.7 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 23.9 | 8.5 | +160% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 20.6 | 15.4 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 57 | 8.4 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 52 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Drugs | 31 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Robbery | 22 | 3.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Orchard; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Felpham East (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orchard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | -14% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +69% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | -24% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +37% |
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | -66% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | -48% |
| Aldwick West | 287 | 44.2 | -67% |
| Felpham East | 180 | 34.3 | -74% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Orchard over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (232).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 232 |
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Linden Road | 46 |
| On or near Brickfield Close | 26 |
| On or near Essex Road | 25 |
| On or near Fletcher Way | 24 |
| On or near Lancaster Place | 24 |
| On or near Havelock Road | 23 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 22 |
| On or near Collyer Avenue | 21 |
Of the 756 crimes in Orchard with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 139 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 349 | 46.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Orchard has an estimated population of 6,749 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Orchard average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Orchard | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Orchard a safe place to live?
Orchard recorded 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 628th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Orchard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (161).
Is crime in Orchard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orchard was up 33% on the year before: 895 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 672 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Orchard?
About 6,749 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Orchard?
Orchard 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.