Lancing and Sompting Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Lancing and Sompting, a built-up area within Adur, recorded a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.6% below the UK average. This figure reflects a broader trend of lower-than-average crime levels. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.4% of total crimes, while property crimes such as shoplifting and criminal damage showed distinct spikes. The balance between property and violent crime—each comprising 74 incidents—suggests a combination of factors, including the area’s urban character and seasonal dynamics. With the start of summer, the longest days may have influenced activity patterns, potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to the area’s smaller population and higher levels of community engagement. The breakdown of crimes also highlights the significance of retail environments in driving shoplifting, as the local rate was 85% above the UK average, while violent crime remained slightly below the national benchmark. These findings underscore the importance of context-specific analysis when interpreting crime data, as local factors such as geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms play a crucial role in shaping crime profiles.

June 2023 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with robbery and theft from the person both doubling compared to May, rising from 0 to 1 and 1 to 2 respectively. This increase may partly explain the overall balance between property and violent crime, which remained equal at 74 incidents each. Shoplifting emerged as a striking anomaly, with rates 85% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to the area’s retail presence or seasonal shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 64.7% increase, influenced by the start of summer and extended daylight hours. Conversely, other crime categories such as possession of weapons and other theft decreased sharply, with the latter falling by 28.6%. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the need for continued monitoring of specific hotspots.

June 2023 saw a 5.1% decrease in Lancing and Sompting’s crime rate compared to May, dropping from 7.4 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the start of summer often correlates with reduced outdoor crime in built-up areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity and community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime in Lancing and Sompting compared to the national average. The population context further highlights that the area’s smaller size and possibly higher levels of community policing contribute to this lower exposure, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further data analysis.