Total Crime Rate
10.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Dell Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Angmering & Findon , and the 45th 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 Dell Drive (BN16 4HE) in the last 12 months was 10.3 per 1,000 residents and was 81.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dell Drive (BN16 4HE), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Walk. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Maytree Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Chapel Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Walk | Under investigation |
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