Crime in Southwick (Adur): statistics, rates and trends
1,001 crimes were recorded in Southwick (Adur) in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southwick (Adur) at a glance
- Crime trends in Southwick (Adur)
- Types of crime in Southwick (Adur)
- Southwick (Adur) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Southwick (Adur)
- Streets with the most crime in Southwick (Adur)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southwick (Adur)
- Demographics of Southwick (Adur)
- Questions about crime in Southwick (Adur)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (357), anti-social behaviour (245) and public order (75) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 608th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southwick (Adur) | Adur | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,001 | 4,575 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 70.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,476 | 64,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southwick (Adur) peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,140 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (898). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,001 | 80.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 943 | 75.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 898 | 72.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 993 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 909 | 72.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,112 | 89.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,140 | 91.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 998 | 80.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,012 | 81.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southwick (Adur) recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (46% below) and vehicle crime (42% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 145 to 245, while shoplifting fell from 94 to 57 and criminal damage and arson fell from 88 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 19.6 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 4.6 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Southwick (Adur); the highest is Brighton and Hove (124.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Henfield (55.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwick (Adur) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1,644 | 69.2 | -14% |
| Brighton and Hove | 35,044 | 124.8 | +56% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,930 | 67.4 | -16% |
| Henfield | 326 | 55.2 | -31% |
| Worthing | 11,569 | 101.6 | +27% |
| Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | 908 | 60.9 | -24% |
| Burgess Hill | 2,507 | 73.0 | -9% |
| Lewes | 1,801 | 109.6 | +37% |
Of the 3 areas within Southwick (Adur), Eastbrook had the highest crime rate (88.4 per 1,000) and Hillside the lowest (67.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook | Neighbourhood | 4,760 | 421 | 88.4 |
| Southwick Green | Neighbourhood | 4,674 | 372 | 79.6 |
| Hillside | Neighbourhood | 4,402 | 299 | 67.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Southwick (Adur) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Southwick Square | 73 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Southwick | 42 |
| On or near Butts Road | 29 |
| On or near St Aubyn'S Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Fishersgate Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 21 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 20 |
Of the 756 crimes in Southwick (Adur) with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 245 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 41.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Southwick (Adur) has an estimated population of 12,476 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southwick (Adur) average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Southwick (Adur) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southwick (Adur) a safe place to live?
Southwick (Adur) recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 608th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Southwick (Adur)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (245).
Is crime in Southwick (Adur) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwick (Adur) was up 6% on the year before: 1,001 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 943 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southwick (Adur)?
About 12,476 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southwick (Adur)?
Southwick (Adur) 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.