Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon , and the 139th lowest crime rate of 532 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 North Lane (BN16 1HW) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Angmering & Findon average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Lane (BN16 1HW), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Angmering & Findon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Somerset Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Somerset Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mendip Close | Under investigation |
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