Crime in Pagham, Arun: statistics, rates and trends
400 crimes were recorded in Pagham, Arun in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pagham, Arun
- Questions about crime in Pagham, Arun
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), anti-social behaviour (101) and public order (37) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pagham, Arun | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 400 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.1 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,653 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Pagham, Arun of any year here (400 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 88%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 400 | 60.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 312 | 46.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 304 | 45.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 279 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 317 | 47.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 289 | 43.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 295 | 44.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 227 | 34.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 213 | 32.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (36% below) and criminal damage and arson (22% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 37 and violence and sexual offences rose from 101 to 145.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 21.8 | 34.2 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pagham, Arun; the highest is Hotham (223.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Aldwick West (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pagham, Arun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwick West | 287 | 44.2 | -27% |
| Aldwick East | 222 | 44.6 | -26% |
| Pevensey | 545 | 114.4 | +90% |
| Marine | 1,462 | 182.3 | +203% |
| Bersted | 1,137 | 100.7 | +67% |
| Orchard | 895 | 132.6 | +121% |
| Hotham | 1,436 | 223.6 | +272% |
| Felpham West | 488 | 69.6 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Pagham, Arun over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Martlet Way” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Martlet Way | 49 |
| On or near Hook Lane Close | 33 |
| On or near Lodsworth Road | 25 |
| On or near Sefter Road | 24 |
| On or near B2166 | 17 |
| On or near June Close | 17 |
| On or near Avian Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Harbour View Road | 13 |
| On or near Pagham Road | 13 |
| On or near Spinnaker View | 13 |
Of the 299 crimes in Pagham, Arun with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Pagham, Arun has an estimated population of 6,653 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (42%, against 22%) and less social housing (2.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pagham, Arun average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pagham, Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pagham, Arun a safe place to live?
Pagham, Arun recorded 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pagham, Arun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Pagham, Arun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pagham, Arun was up 28% on the year before: 400 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pagham, Arun?
About 6,653 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pagham, Arun?
Pagham, 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.