Total Crime Rate
60.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Addison Way area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted , and the 243rd highest 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 Addison Way (PO22 9HY) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.0% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Addison Way (PO22 9HY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shearwater Drive, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Finch Gardens (5 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 | Sunningdale Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shearwater Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shearwater Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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