Adur Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Adur during March 2023 reveals a landscape shaped by both local dynamics and broader regional patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 34.6% of all reported crimes, a share that, while significant, was 12% below the UK average. This suggests a lower prevalence of violent crime in Adur compared to the national context, potentially influenced by the area’s characteristics—whether a coastal resort, commuter hub, or mixed-use district. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a strikingly disproportionate contributor, making up 24.2% of all crimes and standing 247% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may be tied to the presence of retail centres or seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the impact of longer evenings on foot traffic. The remaining crime types, including criminal damage and anti-social behaviour, fell below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 42% below and public order offences at 22% below. These figures hint at a community where property crimes and public disorder are less prevalent, due to effective local initiatives or demographic factors. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: as March marks the shift to spring, the lengthening evenings and clock changes may have influenced both retail activity and the timing of incidents. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000—10.5% below the UK average—illustrates a district that, while not immune to crime, maintains a relatively safer profile compared to the national average. This balance of crime types, with violent offences tempered by lower rates of property crimes and public disorder, offers a glimpse into the unique interplay of factors that shape Adur’s crime profile in this particular month.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in Adur’s crime mix, with shoplifting accounting for 24.2% of all reported crimes—significantly higher than the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (247% above). This contrast with the 34.6% share of violent crimes, which were 12% below the UK average, suggests a unique balance of risks in the area. The spike in shoplifting could be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, which may influence retail footfall or the timing of local events. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 42% and 22% below UK averages, respectively, reflecting community policing efforts or lower population density in certain areas. For residents, the 247% disparity in shoplifting rates offers a concrete example of how local conditions can diverge from national trends, even within a relatively low-crime district.

Adur's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that placed it 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6. This contrast becomes more tangible when considering daily crime patterns: 14 crimes were reported each day, a local figure that highlights the frequency of incidents within the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 147 residents, a monthly exposure that frames the statistics in human terms. When scaled against Adur’s population of 64,889, this rate underscores a relatively lower burden of crime compared to the UK as a whole. However, the distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture: while violent crimes were 12% below the UK average, shoplifting rates were 247% higher, suggesting a divergence in local risk factors. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s characteristics, offer insights into how specific crime types may be influenced by local dynamics, such as retail activity or community engagement, without overreaching into speculative explanations.