Total Crime Rate
64.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Navigation Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Yapton , and the 222nd highest 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 Navigation Drive (BN18 0FR) in the last 12 months was 64.3 per 1,000 residents and was 38.9% lower than the Yapton average (105.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 39.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Navigation Drive (BN18 0FR), the main crime hotspot is near Tiller Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Yapton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Airport/Airfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barge Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Junction Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Junction Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Goodhew Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Locks Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Locks Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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