Total Crime Rate
39.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Thatchway area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon , and the 200th 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 Thatchway (BN16 4HJ) in the last 12 months was 39.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% lower than the Angmering & Findon average (59.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Thatchway (BN16 4HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Fletcher Way. Police recorded 11 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 | Criminal damage and arson | The Thatchway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Thatchway | Under investigation |
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