Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Circle area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston , and the 121st 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 The Circle (BN16 1PG) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 15.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Circle (BN16 1PG), the main crime hotspot is near South Strand. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Palm Court Cottages | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South Strand | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willowhayne Close | — |
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