Adur Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Adur’s crime profile in June 2023 reveals a nuanced balance between violent and property offences, with violent crime slightly edging ahead. At 6.0 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 29.4% below the UK average of 8.5, a figure that places it among the safer local authority districts in the country. The breakdown shows that 35% of all crimes fall under violence and sexual offences, while property crimes account for 32.4%, with anti-social behaviour and public order incidents rounding out the top three categories. This distribution may be influenced by Adur’s character as a coastal district, where seasonal factors like the start of summer tourism and extended daylight hours could drive both public disorder and property-related incidents. For instance, the high proportion of anti-social behaviour (17.9%) may reflect increased social activity in town centres during the warmer months. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) suggests that Adur’s rural and suburban areas may have fewer opportunities for such crimes compared to more densely populated urban centres. However, the slight dominance of violent crime over property crime could indicate a shift in local dynamics, linked to the influx of visitors during the early summer season. The data also highlights that Adur’s violent crime rate is 28% below the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to effective community policing or the area’s lower population density, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of offences. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: as June marks the beginning of the summer tourist season, the rise in public order and anti-social behaviour incidents may be partly explained by increased foot traffic and social events. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in theft from the person or vehicle crime suggests that Adur’s crime profile remains distinct from other UK regions. This balance between violent and property crime, coupled with its UK-wide performance, underscores the need for targeted strategies that address both immediate safety concerns and long-term community engagement.

June 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery incidents doubling from one to two, a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened foot traffic in public spaces during the early summer season. Bicycle theft also rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, potentially linked to increased cycling during warmer weather. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 57.1%, from seven to three, suggesting a temporary decline in related offences. Violent crime, which accounted for 35% of all incidents, remained 28% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 11% increase in shoplifting compared to the national rate. The property-crime-to-violent-crime ratio (32.4% vs 35%) indicates a near balance, though violent crime still slightly outpaced property crime. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery—a crime often tied to opportunistic targeting in crowded areas—may warrant increased awareness in high-traffic zones.

Adur’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a shift in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Adur’s population of 64,889. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 166 residents, a metric that highlights the relative frequency of incidents in a local context. Comparing this to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, Adur remains significantly safer, but the monthly exposure figure underscores the need for continued vigilance. The reduction in vehicle crime and drugs-related offences, alongside the sharp rise in robbery, may reflect seasonal shifts or localized factors. Residents should consider these trends alongside broader community initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced here. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is low, the absolute number of incidents remains a concern for local authorities.