Total Crime Rate
42.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chalcraft Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted , and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
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 Chalcraft Lane (PO21 5TS) in the last 12 months was 42.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% lower than the Bersted average (98.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chalcraft Lane (PO21 5TS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Burchett Walk, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Croft (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bersted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harold Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Burchett Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birdham 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 | Nor'Bren Avenue | Under investigation |
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