Crime in Pagham, Arun: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Pagham, Arun in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pagham, Arun at a glance
- Crime trends in Pagham, Arun
- Types of crime in Pagham, Arun
- Pagham, Arun compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pagham, Arun
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pagham, Arun
- Population and deprivation in Pagham, Arun
- Questions about crime in Pagham, Arun
- About this data
384 crimes were recorded in Pagham, Arun in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pagham, Arun has the 2,699th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pagham, Arun | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 384 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.7 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,653 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pagham, Arun was highest in the year to July 2026 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (212). Over the whole period it rose 81%, 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 | 384 | 57.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 314 | 47.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 300 | 45.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 276 | 41.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 310 | 46.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 296 | 44.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 294 | 44.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 216 | 32.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 212 | 31.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pagham, 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. The largest increases were in public order (+81%) and violence and sexual offences (+38%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 21.3 | 0.62 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 14.1 | 0.92 | +36% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -6% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +18% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.7 | 0.20 | -65% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +43% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pagham, Arun
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pagham, Arun recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pagham, Arun
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pagham, Arun recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pagham, Arun
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pagham, Arun recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pagham, Arun
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pagham, Arun recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pagham, Arun
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pagham, Arun recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pagham, Arun
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pagham, Arun recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pagham, Arun
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pagham, Arun recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pagham, Arun
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pagham, Arun recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pagham, Arun
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pagham, Arun recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pagham, Arun
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pagham, Arun recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pagham, Arun
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pagham, Arun recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pagham, Arun
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pagham, Arun recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pagham, Arun
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pagham, Arun recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pagham, Arun, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pagham, Arun.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pagham, Arun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick West | 276 | 42.5 | -26% |
| Aldwick East | 229 | 46.0 | -20% |
| Pevensey | 535 | 112.3 | +95% |
| Marine | 1,456 | 181.5 | +215% |
| Bersted | 1,127 | 99.8 | +73% |
| Orchard | 889 | 131.7 | +128% |
| Hotham | 1,418 | 220.8 | +282% |
| Felpham West | 519 | 74.0 | +28% |
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 Pagham, Arun over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Martlet Way | 45 |
| On or near Hook Lane Close | 32 |
| On or near Lodsworth Road | 20 |
| On or near Sefter Road | 20 |
| On or near June Close | 17 |
| On or near B2166 | 16 |
| On or near Harbour View Road | 13 |
| On or near Pagham Road | 13 |
| On or near Spinnaker View | 13 |
| On or near Radmall Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pagham, 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 | 126 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Pagham, Arun has an estimated population of 6,653. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pagham, Arun sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pagham, Arun |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.4% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Pagham, Arun a safe place to live?
Pagham, Arun recorded 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Pagham, Arun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Pagham, Arun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pagham, Arun was up 22% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pagham, Arun?
Pagham, 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 Pagham, Arun. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.