Total Crime Rate
90.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Drive area has the 11th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon , and the 157th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Drive (BN16 4JE) in the last 12 months was 90.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.9% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Drive (BN16 4JE), the main crime hotspot is near Golfers Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Mulberry Hollow | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Golfers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Golfers Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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