Adur Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Adur, 6.8 crimes were reported in October 2024—a figure 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective offers a clear lens into the everyday risk faced by residents: if Adur’s population were 100,000, approximately 680 crimes would be expected monthly, compared to 810 in the UK average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (30.2% of total), followed by shoplifting (24.0%) and anti-social behaviour (15.0%). While violence and sexual offences remained 21% below the UK average, shoplifting stood out as a stark contrast, with 122% more incidents than the national average. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as the presence of high-traffic retail areas or seasonal influences like Halloween. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows an 11.5% increase from September, likely tied to October’s shorter daylight hours and the start of the festive season. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15% of crimes, was 22% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Adur’s generally lower levels of public order offences. The balance between property crimes (42.2% of total) and violent crimes (30.2%) suggests a mixed crime profile, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour dominating the property and disorder categories, respectively. This mix aligns with Adur’s likely characteristics as a mixed urban-rural area, where retail hubs coexist with residential neighbourhoods. The seasonal context of October—clocks going back and darker evenings—may contribute to increased crime in certain categories.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+220%) and shoplifting (+107.8%), with the latter reaching 106 incidents—122% above the UK average. This surge in shoplifting may reflect seasonal retail activity or Halloween-related thefts. Meanwhile, robbery and theft from the person both fell by two-thirds compared to September, suggesting a possible shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (30.2% of total), remained 21% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Adur’s generally lower violent crime profile. The rise in possession of weapons (+100%) is a local outlier. Residents may find the shoplifting statistics particularly relevant, as retail areas in Adur could see heightened security measures in response.

In October 2024, Adur’s crime rate rose by 11.5% compared to September’s 6.1 per 1,000 residents, now standing at 6.8 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, still places the area 16% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 14 crimes were reported across the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 147 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent in the local population. Adur’s population of 64,889 means that each resident faces a lower probability of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though the rise in October highlights the need for continued vigilance. The shift in crime patterns may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity, which could influence both perpetrator and victim behaviour.