Total Crime Rate
484.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Addison Way area has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted , and the 10th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Addison Way (PO22 9HZ) in the last 12 months was 484.7 per 1,000 residents and was 391.0% higher than the Bersted average (98.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 87 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 73 (≈ 139.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Addison Way (PO22 9HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sunningdale Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Shearwater Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shearwater Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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