Adur Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Adur’s overall crime rate for April 2023 was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a balance between persistent crime categories and seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.3% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This rate was 12% lower than the UK average, a difference that may be attributed to Adur’s relatively low population density and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, saw a notable rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 129% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be linked to Adur’s retail environment, which includes a mix of high-street shops and tourist-oriented businesses that may attract opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour also featured prominently.8 per 1,000 was 32% below the UK average. This may indicate the effectiveness of local interventions targeting nuisance crimes, particularly in residential areas. The seasonal context of April, with Easter-related activity and milder weather, likely influenced crime patterns, increasing outdoor activity and associated risks. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, suggests that Adur’s security measures, including CCTV and community patrols, may be mitigating such risks. The overall profile of Adur’s crime picture in April aligns with a mid-sized, mixed-use area where violent and public order offences dominate, but property crime rates remain relatively low compared to national benchmarks.

April 2023 marked a dramatic rise in drug-related crimes, surging by 166.7% compared to March as the count increased from three to eight. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, could signal emerging local issues or shifts in policing focus. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 32.7%, from 107 to 72, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during Easter or effective retail security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.3% of all crimes, though this rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, stood out as 129% above the UK average (1.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000), highlighting a unique challenge in Adur compared to national trends. The shift in crime mix also saw a slight increase in violent crime relative to property crime, a trend consistent with the Easter holiday period, which may have altered community dynamics and police resource allocation.

Adur's crime rate in April 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, maintaining at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall crime trends during the period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the proportion of the population affected by crime. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk, though it does not account for the distribution of crime types or their severity. When viewed through the lens of Adur’s population of 64,889, the 438 total crimes recorded in April represent a relatively low incidence compared to the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer local authority. The absence of a notable change in the crime rate from March to April indicates that the area’s policing and community measures may be effectively managing crime levels.