Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Singleton Crescent area has the 21st highest crime rate of 52 local areas in East Preston , and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Arun .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Singleton Crescent (BN12 5DA) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% higher than the East Preston average (21.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 133.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Singleton Crescent (BN12 5DA), the main crime hotspot is near Green Park. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ferring| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Thakeham Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Glynde Avenue | — |
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