Total Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newtown Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted , and the 64th 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 Newtown Avenue (PO21 5HR) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 84.9% lower than the Bersted average (98.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
In the area around Newtown Avenue (PO21 5HR), the main crime hotspot is near St Clare'S Gardens. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bersted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Burchett Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nor'Bren Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | St Clare'S Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harold Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Burberry Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Nor'Bren Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birdham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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