Crime in Barnham (Arun): statistics, rates and trends
572 crimes were recorded in Barnham (Arun) in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barnham (Arun) at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnham (Arun)
- Types of crime in Barnham (Arun)
- Barnham (Arun) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barnham (Arun)
- Streets with the most crime in Barnham (Arun)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnham (Arun)
- Demographics of Barnham (Arun)
- Questions about crime in Barnham (Arun)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), anti-social behaviour (123) and shoplifting (57) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 925th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barnham (Arun) | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 572 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.9 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,236 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barnham (Arun) peaked in the year to August 2024 (730 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (403). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 572 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 622 | 67.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 730 | 79.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 540 | 58.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 498 | 53.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 559 | 60.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 428 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 403 | 43.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 408 | 44.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 52 to 40 and shoplifting fell from 70 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 20.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Barnham (Arun); the highest is Chichester (158.6 per 1,000) and the lowest East Wittering (49.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnham (Arun) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | 765 | 101.2 | +63% |
| Bognor Regis | 7,025 | 102.0 | +65% |
| Wick (Arun) | 1,262 | 103.4 | +67% |
| Chichester | 5,505 | 158.6 | +156% |
| Littlehampton | 2,308 | 123.8 | +100% |
| Rustington | 1,993 | 56.3 | -9% |
| Selsey | 829 | 75.5 | +22% |
| East Wittering | 346 | 49.3 | -20% |
Barnham is the one area listed within Barnham (Arun), with 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham | Neighbourhood | 11,459 | 747 | 65.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Barnham (Arun) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Foxes Croft” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Foxes Croft | 43 |
| On or near St Johns Close | 35 |
| On or near Lidsey Road | 28 |
| On or near B2233 | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Warren Way | 16 |
| On or near Blossom Way | 15 |
| On or near Barnham | 14 |
| On or near Lime Avenue | 13 |
Of the 449 crimes in Barnham (Arun) with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 42.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Barnham (Arun) has an estimated population of 9,236 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnham (Arun) average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barnham (Arun) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnham (Arun) a safe place to live?
Barnham (Arun) recorded 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 925th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barnham (Arun)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Barnham (Arun) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnham (Arun) was down 8% on the year before: 572 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnham (Arun)?
About 9,236 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnham (Arun)?
Barnham (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.