Total Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Willowhayne Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston , and the 8th 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 Willowhayne Avenue (BN16 1PL) in the last 12 months was 3.7 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower than the East Preston average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Willowhayne Avenue (BN16 1PL), 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Willowhayne Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South Strand | — |
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