Southwick (Adur) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Southwick (Adur)'s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 41.3% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—31.5% below the UK average of 7.3—this built-up area within Adur shows a marked contrast to national trends. The sharp rise in violent crime, which surged by 136.4% month-on-month to 26 incidents, suggests seasonal pressures may be influencing local patterns. November's dark evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night (5 November) could have contributed to heightened incidents. Anti-social behaviour follows at 20.6% of total crimes, with shoplifting (12.7%) and public order offences (7.9%) rounding out the top three categories. Property crime accounts for only 28.6% of the total, compared to 44.5% violent crime, reflecting a distinct imbalance in local crime dynamics. This skew may relate to Southwick's character as a smaller urban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interpersonal conflicts and public disturbances are more prevalent than property-related offences. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000)—both below UK averages—suggest that the area's compact layout and community policing efforts may be effective in deterring such crimes. Black Friday shopping activity, which typically peaks in late November, may have contributed to shoplifting spikes. month-on-month increase in this category is modest compared to the violent crime surge. The interplay of seasonal factors and local demographics will require further analysis to fully understand the underlying trends.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 136.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, with incidents rising from 11 to 26—a stark departure from the previous month. This surge, which now constitutes 41.3% of all crimes, places Southwick significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000 vs 2.1 per 1,000). The sharp rise may be linked to November's extended evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, though no definitive causal link can be established. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), and drugs-related offences fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), suggesting targeted interventions or seasonal lulls in these areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose slightly (8.3%), though it remains 6% below the UK average. The crime mix shows a clear shift toward violent incidents—accounting for 44.5% of all crimes—compared to property crime's 28.6%. This imbalance is consistent with Southwick's profile as a smaller built-up area where interpersonal conflicts may be more pronounced than in larger cities. Shoplifting (12.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (7.9%) are both below UK averages, indicating that local retail environments or community engagement strategies may be mitigating these issues. Residents may find the 33.3% increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it aligns with Black Friday shopping activity, though the figure remains relatively low compared to national trends.

Southwick's crime rate in November 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) reflects a 6.6% increase from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000.5% below the UK average of 7.3. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 200 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK's average, which would equate to one crime for every 137 residents (based on a UK population of 68 million). The population-scaled perspective highlights Southwick's relative safety, with its compact built-up area likely benefiting from higher visibility and community policing. However, the 6.6% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate contrasts with the previous month's stability, suggesting that factors such as the start of the festive season or changes in local activity patterns may be at play. While the area's violent crime rate is significantly below the UK average, the 136.4% increase in this category raises questions about whether temporary spikes in incidents are being balanced by consistent reductions in other areas. The 80% drop in vehicle crime, for instance, may reflect seasonal inactivity or the impact of local initiatives, though these remain speculative without further data. Residents should note that while the overall rate is low, the shift toward violent crime underscores the importance of community vigilance during periods of heightened activity.