Total Crime Rate
45.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Yapton Lane area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arundel & Walberton , and the 231st 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 Yapton Lane (BN18 0AN) in the last 12 months was 45.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.5% lower than the Arundel & Walberton average (99.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Yapton Lane (BN18 0AN), the main crime hotspot is near Yapton Lane. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Arundel & Walberton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avisford Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yapton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Yapton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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