Crime in Yapton: statistics, rates and trends
765 crimes were recorded in Yapton in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (242), violence and sexual offences (232) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 337th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Yapton | Arun | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 765 | 15,129 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.2 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,561 | 170,064 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Yapton of any year here (765 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 74%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 765 | 101.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 722 | 95.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 708 | 93.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 538 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 480 | 63.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 543 | 71.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 504 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 59.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 439 | 58.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yapton recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (41% below) and other theft (34% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 142 to 242 and vehicle crime rose from 37 to 43, while public order fell from 49 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 32.0 | 15.4 | +70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 30.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Yapton; the highest is Chichester (158.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Storrington (47.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yapton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham (Arun) | 572 | 61.9 | -39% |
| Wick (Arun) | 1,262 | 103.4 | +2% |
| Littlehampton | 2,308 | 123.8 | +22% |
| Bognor Regis | 7,025 | 102.0 | +1% |
| Rustington | 1,993 | 56.3 | -44% |
| Chichester | 5,505 | 158.6 | +57% |
| Worthing | 11,569 | 101.6 | 0% |
| Storrington | 312 | 47.0 | -54% |
Yapton is the one area listed within Yapton, with 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton | Neighbourhood | 7,561 | 765 | 101.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Yapton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tack Lee Road” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tack Lee Road | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Cobham Close | 44 |
| On or near Nelson Row | 39 |
| On or near Bilsham Road | 32 |
| On or near Taylors Close | 29 |
| On or near Tiller Close | 29 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 28 |
| On or near Giles Close | 25 |
| On or near Locks Way | 19 |
Of the 523 crimes in Yapton with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 242 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Yapton has an estimated population of 7,561 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yapton average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yapton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yapton a safe place to live?
Yapton recorded 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 337th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Yapton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (232).
Is crime in Yapton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yapton was up 6% on the year before: 765 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yapton?
About 7,561 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yapton?
Yapton 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.