Crime in Southwick (Adur): statistics, rates and trends
954 crimes were recorded in Southwick (Adur) in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Southwick (Adur)
- Questions about crime in Southwick (Adur)
- About this data
954 crimes were recorded in Southwick (Adur) in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 337 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Southwick (Adur) has the 678th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southwick (Adur) | Adur | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 954 | 4,479 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 69.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,476 | 64,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southwick (Adur) was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,140 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (925). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 954 | 76.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 947 | 75.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 942 | 75.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 945 | 75.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 925 | 74.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,140 | 91.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,118 | 89.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 973 | 78.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,024 | 82.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southwick (Adur) 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 anti-social behaviour (+63%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 27.0 | 0.79 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 18.8 | 1.23 | +63% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -30% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 4.5 | 0.54 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.6 | 0.54 | -31% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -30% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.2 | 0.69 | +56% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +7% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +225% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southwick (Adur)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southwick (Adur) recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southwick (Adur)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southwick (Adur) recorded 235 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 63% on the year before. It made up 24.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southwick (Adur)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southwick (Adur) recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southwick (Adur)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southwick (Adur) recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southwick (Adur)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southwick (Adur) recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southwick (Adur)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southwick (Adur) recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southwick (Adur)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southwick (Adur) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southwick (Adur)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southwick (Adur) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southwick (Adur)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southwick (Adur) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southwick (Adur)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southwick (Adur) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southwick (Adur)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southwick (Adur) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southwick (Adur)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southwick (Adur) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southwick (Adur)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southwick (Adur) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southwick (Adur)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southwick (Adur) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Southwick (Adur), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southwick (Adur).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southwick (Adur) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 1,645 | 69.2 | -9% |
| Brighton and Hove | 34,620 | 123.3 | +61% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,880 | 65.6 | -14% |
| Henfield | 323 | 54.7 | -28% |
| Worthing | 11,373 | 99.9 | +31% |
| Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint | 922 | 61.8 | -19% |
| Burgess Hill | 2,476 | 72.1 | -6% |
| Lewes | 1,813 | 110.3 | +44% |
3 areas within Southwick (Adur), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eastbrook had the highest rate (83.4 per 1,000) and Hillside the lowest (65.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook | Neighbourhood | 4,760 | 397 | 83.4 |
| Southwick Green | Neighbourhood | 4,674 | 352 | 75.3 |
| Hillside | Neighbourhood | 4,402 | 288 | 65.4 |
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 Southwick (Adur) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Southwick Square | 66 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Southwick | 35 |
| On or near Butts Road | 29 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 26 |
| On or near St Aubyn'S Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Fishersgate Terrace | 21 |
| On or near The Green | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southwick (Adur) 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 | 296 | 31.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 235 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Southwick (Adur) has an estimated population of 12,476. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southwick (Adur) sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southwick (Adur) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Southwick (Adur) a safe place to live?
Southwick (Adur) recorded 76.5 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 Southwick (Adur)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (235).
Is crime in Southwick (Adur) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwick (Adur) was almost unchanged on the year before: 954 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 947 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southwick (Adur)?
Southwick (Adur) 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 Southwick (Adur). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.