Total Crime Rate
67.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Baker Way area has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon , and the 215th highest 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 Baker Way (BN16 4PR) in the last 12 months was 67.8 per 1,000 residents and was 14.8% 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 6 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 ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Baker Way (BN16 4PR), the main crime hotspot is near Butcher Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Juniper Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Butcher Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roman Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Baker Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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