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Crime in Littlehampton

Littlehampton had 1,174 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 25 Arun areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% above the middle Arun area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

BN17, Arun · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Littlehampton

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120.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 25Arun rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common398 in 3 months

Month by month

325 Mar 287 Apr 439 May 345 Jun 432 Jul 397 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence39834%
anti-social behaviour32127%
public order968%
shoplifting938%
criminal damage686%
theft565%
vehicle crime444%
drugs252%

Littlehampton against Arun

TypeLittlehampton per 1,000Middle Arun areaChange
Violence40.723.8▲ 13%
Burglary1.91.9▲ 58%
Vehicle crime4.52.7▲ 5%
Anti-social behaviour32.822.2▲ 43%
Theft and robbery8.64.7▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Climping134▲ 1%
Littlehampton120.1▲ 12%
Rustington104.6▲ 15%
East Preston67.9▲ 15%
Angmering66▼ 6%
Ford24.2▼ 50%
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 Littlehampton a safe area?

Littlehampton had about 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 25 Arun areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Littlehampton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (398), followed by anti-social behaviour (321) and public order (96).