Crime in Yapton: statistics, rates and trends
772 crimes were recorded in Yapton in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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772 crimes were recorded in Yapton in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 248 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yapton has the 331st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yapton | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 772 | 15,051 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.1 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,561 | 170,064 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yapton was highest in the year to July 2026 (772 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (443). Over the whole period it rose 68%, 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 | 772 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 769 | 101.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 656 | 86.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 533 | 70.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 492 | 65.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 535 | 70.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 485 | 64.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 443 | 58.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 459 | 60.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yapton 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+50%). The largest falls were in other crime (-75%) and burglary (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 32.8 | 2.14 | +50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 31.5 | 0.92 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.1 | 1.19 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 5.2 | 0.62 | +3% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.6 | 0.70 | -26% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -21% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +83% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 1.19 | -75% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.09 | -20% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -90% |
Anti-social behaviour in Yapton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yapton recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Yapton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yapton recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yapton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yapton recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yapton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yapton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yapton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yapton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yapton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yapton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yapton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yapton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yapton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yapton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yapton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yapton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yapton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yapton recorded 18 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 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yapton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yapton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yapton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yapton recorded 8 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yapton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yapton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yapton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yapton 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 90% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yapton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yapton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yapton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham (Arun) | 564 | 61.1 | -40% |
| Wick (Arun) | 1,243 | 101.9 | -0% |
| Littlehampton | 2,276 | 122.1 | +20% |
| Bognor Regis | 7,017 | 101.9 | -0% |
| Rustington | 1,980 | 55.9 | -45% |
| Chichester | 5,403 | 155.7 | +52% |
| Worthing | 11,373 | 99.9 | -2% |
| Storrington | 309 | 46.6 | -54% |
1 areas within Yapton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Yapton had the highest rate (102.1 per 1,000) and Yapton the lowest (102.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | Neighbourhood | 7,561 | 772 | 102.1 |
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 Yapton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tack Lee Road | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Cobham Close | 46 |
| On or near Nelson Row | 39 |
| On or near Bilsham Road | 35 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 29 |
| On or near Tiller Close | 29 |
| On or near Taylors Close | 27 |
| On or near Giles Close | 25 |
| On or near Park Drive | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yapton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 248 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 23.7% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Yapton has an estimated population of 7,561. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yapton sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yapton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Yapton a safe place to live?
Yapton recorded 102.1 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 Yapton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (238).
Is crime in Yapton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yapton was almost unchanged on the year before: 772 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 769 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yapton?
Yapton 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 Yapton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.