Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
20.4 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Jersey Road area has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 531 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 Jersey Road (BN12 5PZ) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 22.5% higher than the East Preston average (27.8 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jersey Road (BN12 5PZ), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Other crime | Measham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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