Crime in Wick (Arun): statistics, rates and trends
1,243 crimes were recorded in Wick (Arun) in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wick (Arun) at a glance
- Crime trends in Wick (Arun)
- Types of crime in Wick (Arun)
- Wick (Arun) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wick (Arun)
- Streets with the most crime in Wick (Arun)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wick (Arun)
- Population and deprivation in Wick (Arun)
- Questions about crime in Wick (Arun)
- About this data
1,243 crimes were recorded in Wick (Arun) in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 490 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wick (Arun) has the 336th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wick (Arun) | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,243 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.9 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,203 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wick (Arun) was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,396 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (985). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,243 | 101.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,396 | 114.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,215 | 99.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,107 | 90.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,095 | 89.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,291 | 105.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,159 | 95.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,094 | 89.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 985 | 80.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wick (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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, bicycle theft, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+18%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in burglary (-56%) and shoplifting (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 490 | 40.2 | 1.17 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 16.8 | 1.10 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 10.7 | 1.30 | -53% |
| Public order | 88 | 7.2 | 1.09 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 6.6 | 0.98 | -22% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -25% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -30% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.3 | 1.59 | +220% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +7% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 0.79 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wick (Arun)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wick (Arun) recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wick (Arun)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wick (Arun) recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wick (Arun)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wick (Arun) recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wick (Arun)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wick (Arun) recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wick (Arun)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wick (Arun) recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wick (Arun)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wick (Arun) recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wick (Arun)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wick (Arun) recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wick (Arun)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wick (Arun) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wick (Arun)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wick (Arun) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wick (Arun)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wick (Arun) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wick (Arun)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wick (Arun) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wick (Arun)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wick (Arun) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wick (Arun)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wick (Arun) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wick (Arun)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wick (Arun) 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wick (Arun), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wick (Arun).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wick (Arun) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 2,276 | 122.1 | +20% |
| Rustington | 1,980 | 55.9 | -45% |
| Yapton | 772 | 102.1 | +0% |
| Barnham (Arun) | 564 | 61.1 | -40% |
| Bognor Regis | 7,017 | 101.9 | +0% |
| Worthing | 11,373 | 99.9 | -2% |
| Storrington | 309 | 46.6 | -54% |
| Lancing and Sompting | 1,880 | 65.6 | -36% |
1 areas within Wick (Arun), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Courtwick with Toddington had the highest rate (95.0 per 1,000) and Courtwick with Toddington the lowest (95.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtwick with Toddington | Neighbourhood | 12,690 | 1,206 | 95.0 |
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 Wick (Arun) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Highfield | 42 |
| On or near Windroos Drive | 39 |
| On or near True Blue Precinct | 34 |
| On or near Globe Place | 31 |
| On or near Gratwicke Drive | 30 |
| On or near Greenfields | 27 |
| On or near Peel Close | 24 |
| On or near Armon Grove | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wick (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 | 416 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Wick (Arun) has an estimated population of 12,203. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wick (Arun) sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wick (Arun) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.6% |
Is Wick (Arun) a safe place to live?
Wick (Arun) recorded 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Wick (Arun)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
Is crime in Wick (Arun) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wick (Arun) was down 11% on the year before: 1,243 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,396 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wick (Arun)?
Wick (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 Wick (Arun). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.