Total Crime Rate
11.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Shannon Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beach , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 530 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 Shannon Close (BN17 6PR) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% lower than the Beach average (55.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shannon Close (BN17 6PR), the main crime hotspot is near Finisterre Way. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Finisterre Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | White Horses Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | White Horses Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Finisterre Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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