Total Crime Rate
49.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Chalcraft Lane area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted , and the 253rd highest crime rate of 530 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 49.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.7% lower than the Bersted average (94.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chalcraft Lane (PO21 5TS), the main crime hotspot is near Glenelg Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bersted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Frandor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Burchett Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Birdham Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Holland Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Croft | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Birdham Close | Under investigation |
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