Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5UT

Orchard Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .

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 Orchard Close (BN43 5UT) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , 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 Orchard Close (BN43 5UT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Salt Marsh Road, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Buckingham Street (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.