Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Measham Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston , and the 110th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Measham Close (BN12 5HH) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 23.9% lower than the East Preston average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Measham Close (BN12 5HH), the main crime hotspot is near Tamarisk Way. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tamarisk Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tamarisk Way | — |
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