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Crime in East Preston

East Preston had 489 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 25 Arun areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle Arun area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

BN16, Arun · within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Preston

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67.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 25Arun rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common128 in 3 months

Month by month

156 Mar 103 Apr 165 May 172 Jun 162 Jul 155 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of East Preston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour12826%
violence12125%
shoplifting9820%
criminal damage418%
public order306%
vehicle crime184%
theft173%
robbery92%

East Preston against Arun

TypeEast Preston per 1,000Middle Arun areaChange
Violence16.823.8▲ 3%
Burglary0.41.9–
Vehicle crime2.52.7▲ 80%
Anti-social behaviour17.822.2▲ 28%
Theft and robbery4.74.7▲ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Littlehampton120.1▲ 12%
Rustington104.6▲ 15%
Goring-by-Sea83.8▲ 8%
Ferring79.7▲ 21%
Angmering on Sea74.8▲ 19%
East Preston67.9▲ 15%
Angmering66▼ 6%
See every Arun area ranked on the crime in Arun page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is East Preston a safe area?

East Preston had about 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 25 Arun areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in East Preston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (128), followed by violence (121) and shoplifting (98).