Adur Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Adur's crime profile in July 2024 reveals a combination of seasonal dynamics and local factors. The area's overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 25% below the UK average, marks it as one of the safer local authority districts in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.2% of all reported crimes, a figure that, while significant, is 12% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This may partly reflect Adur's status as a coastal resort with a transient population during the summer months, where increased tourism and festivals could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, saw a 38.3% decrease from June, likely linked to the summer break and reduced school activity. Public order offences, at 8.6% of total crimes, were also 22% below the UK average, due to the area's coastal character and community-focused policing initiatives. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and a surge in tourism—may explain the mixed trends, with festivals and outdoor events driving both violent crime and public order issues. However, the sharp increase in robbery and bicycle theft, which both doubled from June, suggests vulnerabilities in specific areas that may require closer attention. These patterns underscore the need for adaptive strategies that balance the demands of a tourist-driven economy with the safety expectations of local residents.

July 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery rates doubling from two to four incidents—a 100% increase. Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, rising from zero to three reports, a figure that may partly reflect increased outdoor activity during the summer. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 62.7%, with incidents falling from 75 to 28—a decline that likely correlates with seasonal changes in retail footfall and tourism patterns. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 38.3%, from 115 to 71 incidents, possibly linked to the closure of schools and a shift in community dynamics during the summer break. Possession of weapons in Adur was 43% above the UK average, a rare outlier that may indicate heightened enforcement or reporting in specific areas. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in rising crime categories while maintaining vigilance in areas showing improvement.

Adur's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 22.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.1 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with crime levels 25% below the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 64,889. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 13 crimes reported, a localised metric that reflects the distribution of incidents across Adur's towns and suburbs. This daily rate, while consistent with broader UK patterns, underscores the importance of community engagement and local policing efforts in maintaining this downward trend. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting compared to June may partly explain the overall drop, though the increase in robbery and bicycle theft suggests ongoing challenges in specific areas.