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Crime in Shoreham-by-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea had 541 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 5 Adur areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Adur area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

BN43, Adur · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shoreham-by-Sea

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86.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 5Adur rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common195 in 3 months

Month by month

163 Mar 153 Apr 164 May 168 Jun 209 Jul 164 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shoreham-by-Sea. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour19536%
violence15929%
criminal damage387%
public order346%
theft316%
shoplifting295%
burglary132%
vehicle crime102%

Shoreham-by-Sea against Adur

TypeShoreham-by-Sea per 1,000Middle Adur areaChange
Violence25.325.3▲ 18%
Burglary2.11.9–
Vehicle crime1.62.5▼ 23%
Anti-social behaviour3127.1▲ 52%
Theft and robbery6.46▲ 38%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portslade by Sea106.9▲ 6%
Southwick90.9▲ 4%
Shoreham-by-Sea86.1▲ 13%
Kingston Buci86.1▲ 8%
Lancing82.6▲ 17%
Portslade Village72.6▼ 6%
Mile Oak52.1▲ 4%
See every Adur area ranked on the crime in Adur page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Shoreham-by-Sea a safe area?

Shoreham-by-Sea had about 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 5 Adur areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (195), followed by violence (159) and criminal damage (38).