Lowest-crime areas in Adur
Of Adur's 8 neighbourhoods, Buckingham recorded the lowest crime rate, 33 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Kingston & Southwick the highest, 104 crimes per 1,000 residents. 6 of 8 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Adur neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckinghamaround BN43 6FB | 33 | Low | Anti-social behaviour |
| 2 | Hillsidearound BN42 4TX | 56 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | North Lancingaround BN15 0EX | 56 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Cokeham & Somptingaround BN15 0EJ | 58 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Marsh Barn & Widewateraround BN15 9DQ | 77 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | South Lancingaround BN15 8PL | 87 | Moderate | Anti-social behaviour |
| 7 | Shoreham Central & Beacharound BN43 6DA | 100 | High | Anti-social behaviour |
| 8 | Kingston & Southwickaround BN43 6YU | 104 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Adur has the lowest crime rate?
Buckingham had the lowest recorded crime rate in Adur from October 2025 to September 2026: 33 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Adur has the highest crime rate?
Kingston & Southwick had the highest recorded crime rate in Adur from October 2025 to September 2026: 104 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.