Beach (Littlehampton) vs Ferring

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Beach (Littlehampton) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Ferring Sussex Police

      Beach (Littlehampton) vs Ferring Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Beach (Littlehampton)
      Sussex Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Ferring
      Sussex Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      56.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Ferring
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      297
      272
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      300
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↑42.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      56.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beach (Littlehampton)
      B Ferring
      Violent Crime
      109 ↓13%
      69 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑16%
      39 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      15 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑4%
      17 ↑113%
      Burglary
      10 ↑25%
      12 ↑140%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑4%
      32 ↑60%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      17 ↓23%
      21 ↓9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      3
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑175%
      41 ↑215%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      6
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ferring is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beach (Littlehampton) safer than Ferring?

      Beach (Littlehampton) has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Ferring has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 272 crimes. Ferring scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Ferring?

      Beach (Littlehampton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ferring shows +42.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring?

      In Beach (Littlehampton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (109 incidents). In Ferring, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring?

      Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ferring recorded 39. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Beach (Littlehampton) vs Ferring?

      Violent crime in Beach (Littlehampton) totalled 109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Ferring. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beach (Littlehampton) recorded 300 crimes (now 297, a change of -1%). Ferring recorded 191 crimes previously (now 272, +42.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Beach (Littlehampton) has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Ferring has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring?

      Beach (Littlehampton) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ferring is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Beach (Littlehampton) or Ferring on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beach (Littlehampton) and Ferring. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.