Adur Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For Adur’s population of 64,889 residents, November 2024 saw 426 crimes reported—an average of 14 incidents per day. At 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, this rate is 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crimes were shoplifting (24.4% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (23.9%) and anti-social behaviour (13.4%). These patterns align with Adur’s character as a coastal and commuter-focused area, where retail hubs and public spaces drive shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. November’s seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter evenings—likely influenced the crime profile. Shoplifting, for instance, surged to 1.6 per 1,000 (132% above UK average), suggesting that retail promotions and foot traffic during the month created opportunities for theft. Conversely, violent crimes were lower, at 1.6 per 1,000 (38% below UK average), possibly due to the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing. The data also shows a marked contrast between property and violent crime trends, with property crimes making up 50% of all reported incidents, compared to 24% for violent offences. This disparity may reflect the district’s reliance on commercial and leisure activities, which tend to generate property-related incidents more frequently than violent ones. While the overall rate is encouraging, the sharp rise in theft from the person and other theft underscores the need for targeted measures during high-traffic periods, such as ensuring adequate security in retail zones and public transport hubs.

November saw a striking 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity, contrasts with a 60% drop in bicycle theft, possibly due to colder weather reducing outdoor activity. Other theft also surged by 127.8%, climbing from 18 to 41 cases, suggesting increased opportunities during the month’s retail events. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 66.7%, from 9 to 15 incidents, which may reflect seasonal transitions or unseasonal movements in the area. Shoplifting remains high, with rates 132% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with Adur’s retail presence. Conversely, violent crimes were 38% below the UK average, aligning with the district’s generally low levels of aggression and public disorder. These shifts highlight how seasonal factors like shopping events and weather can influence crime dynamics in different ways.

In November 2024, Adur’s crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.4% decrease from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 14 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 152 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the population size. When scaled to Adur’s population of 64,889, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, the distribution of crime types reveals disparities: while property crimes and violent offences remain prevalent, the significant drop in vehicle crime (55% below UK average) and burglary (35% below UK average) indicates effective local measures or seasonal factors influencing these categories. The monthly exposure figure, though low, underscores the need for continued vigilance in areas where crime rates remain elevated, such as shoplifting, which is 132% above the UK average.