Total Crime Rate
5.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Downview Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Felpham East , and the 15th lowest crime rate of 530 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 Downview Road (PO22 8HG) in the last 12 months was 5.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% lower than the Felpham East average (35.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Downview Road (PO22 8HG), the main crime hotspot is near South Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hayley'S Gardens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Manor Copse | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Old School Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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