Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sea Way area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Aldwick West , and the 181st 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 Sea Way (PO21 4UD) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.9% lower than the Aldwick West average (40.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sea Way (PO21 4UD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Radmall Close, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Glade (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aldwick West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | June Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Radmall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Radmall Close | Under investigation |
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