Adur Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Adur's crime profile in September 2023 presented a mixed picture of relative safety and emerging risks. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 6.2% below the UK average, a position bolstered by significantly lower rates in several categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 33.8% of all reported incidents (164 cases) and maintaining a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—9% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime persists, local efforts may be mitigating its impact compared to national trends. However, the sharp rise in robbery—up 300% from one to four incidents—introduces a new layer of concern, particularly in areas frequented by students returning to university or families adjusting to the start of the academic term. Shoplifting. (from 296 to 114 incidents), still exceeds the UK average by 221%, indicating that retail environments in Adur remain a focal point for property crime. This seasonal context, with nights drawing in and school routines resuming, may contribute to increased foot traffic in town centres, influencing both the decline in shoplifting and the rise in robbery. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000 (60 incidents), was 33% below the UK average, reflecting a possible success in community engagement or policing initiatives. However, the 25.6% increase in public order offences (from 39 to 49) highlights the need for continued attention to disturbances that could escalate during the autumn months. These patterns, while not fully explained by the data, align with the seasonal rhythms of Adur, where the transition from summer to autumn may be reshaping crime dynamics in ways that require both local awareness and adaptive policing strategies.

September 2023 revealed stark contrasts in Adur's crime trends, with robbery incidents surging by 300% (from one to four) and public order offences rising by 25.6% (39 to 49). These increases, occurring amid the back-to-school season and university freshers' week, may partly explain the heightened demand for vigilance in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 61.5% (from 296 to 114 incidents), a drop that outpaces the UK average for this category by 221% (1.8 vs 0.6 per 1,000). This divergence suggests a possible shift in criminal activity, with perpetrators redirecting efforts toward more immediate opportunities such as robbery. Violent crime remained a dominant concern, accounting for 33.8% of all reported incidents—2.5 per 1,000 residents—though this rate is 9% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp rise in robbery, which, while still a small number (four incidents), represents a significant departure from the previous month's data and may signal emerging patterns in local crime.

Adur's crime rate in September 2023 (7.5 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 27.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.4 per 1,000, marking a significant shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction is most evident in property crimes, where shoplifting fell by 61.5% (from 296 to 114 incidents), suggesting potential effectiveness in targeted policing or seasonal deterrents. However, the data also reveals a sharp rise in robbery, which more than tripled from one to four incidents—a 300% increase. This contrast underscores the volatility of crime patterns and the need for residents to remain vigilant. On a daily basis, Adur experienced approximately 16 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, still requires attention. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while below the UK average in several categories, highlights specific vulnerabilities such as the surge in robbery. These statistics, when viewed through the lens of population scale, illustrate how even modest changes in crime rates can have tangible impacts on community safety and local policing priorities.