Crime in Orchard: statistics, rates and trends
889 crimes were recorded in Orchard in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before.
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889 crimes were recorded in Orchard in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 251 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orchard has the 651st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Orchard | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 889 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.7 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,749 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Orchard was highest in the year to July 2026 (889 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (569). Over the whole period it rose 56%, 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 | 889 | 131.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 652 | 96.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 596 | 88.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 666 | 98.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 649 | 96.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 729 | 108.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 810 | 120.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 677 | 100.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 569 | 84.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orchard 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+196%) and anti-social behaviour (+46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 37.2 | 1.09 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 23.7 | 2.86 | +196% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 18.8 | 1.23 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 12.4 | 1.84 | +20% |
| Other theft | 53 | 7.9 | 1.23 | +36% |
| Public order | 49 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 6.1 | 1.23 | -9% |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.4 | 1.36 | +25% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.7 | 1.05 | -7% |
| Robbery | 22 | 3.3 | 2.41 | +38% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.5 | 2.59 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.9 | 2.34 | +225% |
Violence and sexual offences in Orchard
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orchard recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Orchard
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orchard recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 196% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Orchard
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orchard recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Orchard
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orchard recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Orchard
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orchard recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Orchard
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orchard recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Orchard
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orchard recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Orchard
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orchard recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Orchard
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orchard recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Orchard
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orchard recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Orchard
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orchard recorded 17 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 up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Orchard
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orchard recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Orchard
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orchard recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orchard, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orchard.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orchard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | -15% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +68% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | -24% |
| Marine | 1,456 | 181.5 | +38% |
| Aldwick East | 229 | 46.0 | -65% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | -44% |
| Aldwick West | 276 | 42.5 | -68% |
| Felpham East | 197 | 37.6 | -71% |
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 Orchard over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 232 |
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Linden Road | 44 |
| On or near Brickfield Close | 28 |
| On or near Fletcher Way | 28 |
| On or near Lancaster Place | 25 |
| On or near Essex Road | 24 |
| On or near Havelock Road | 23 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 22 |
| On or near Longford Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orchard 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 | 349 | 39.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 127 | 14.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 7.2% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Orchard has an estimated population of 6,749. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orchard sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Orchard |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Orchard a safe place to live?
Orchard recorded 131.7 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 Orchard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (160).
Is crime in Orchard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orchard was up 36% on the year before: 889 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 652 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Orchard?
Orchard 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 Orchard. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.