Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Fort Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
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 Old Fort Road (BN43 5RJ) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.5% lower than the Marine average (50.2 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 , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Fort Road (BN43 5RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Emerald Quay. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Marine| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Emerald Quay | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ferry Road | — |
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