Total Crime Rate
13.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southfields Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beach , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 532 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 Southfields Road (BN17 6PB) in the last 12 months was 13.7 per 1,000 residents and was 77.8% lower than the Beach average (61.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Southfields Road (BN17 6PB), the main crime hotspot is near Windward Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beach| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lizard Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Moorings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Solway Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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