Total Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sycamore Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Angmering & Findon , and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 530 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 Sycamore Close (BN16 4DL) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 43.3% lower than the Angmering & Findon average (56.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Close (BN16 4DL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parsons Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maytree Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Maytree Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Parsons Close | — |
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