Southwick (Adur) Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Southwick (Adur) maintained a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This consistent performance reflects the area’s generally low crime profile, though the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Anti-social behaviour was the most frequently reported category, accounting for 20.3% of all incidents (12 cases), followed closely by violence and sexual offences (18.6%, 11 cases) and public order offences (10.2%, 6 cases). These figures suggest a focus on community-level issues, with anti-social behaviour and public order incidents likely influenced by the transition into darker evenings and seasonal events like Halloween. The area’s lower rates of violent crime compared to the UK—violence and sexual offences are 66% below the national average—may be attributed to its built-up urban character and community policing efforts, though no specific programmes are named in the data. Seasonal factors also appear to shape patterns: the drop in burglary and criminal damage and arson could align with reduced outdoor activity, while the spike in shoplifting may correlate with increased retail footfall during the month. Overall, Southwick’s crime picture illustrates a balance between localized challenges and sustained safety relative to national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 500% increase in shoplifting, jumping from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, the largest month-on-month swing, may be linked to Halloween-related activity or seasonal retail pressures. Public order offences also rose sharply, doubling from 2 to 6 cases—a 200% increase—potentially reflecting heightened community interactions during darker evenings. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage and arson both fell by over 50%, suggesting a possible reduction in property-related crime as the month progressed. Violence and sexual offences in Southwick remain 66% below the UK average, with 11 incidents reported compared to the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK highlights the area’s lower exposure to violent crime, though the 82% increase in robbery compared to the UK average (from 0.1 to 0.2 per 1,000) indicates a small but significant divergence. Residents may find the 39% below UK average rate reassuring, though the shoplifting surge warrants local attention.

Southwick (Adur) recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, matching the previous month’s rate exactly. This stability contrasts with broader UK trends, where the overall crime rate remains significantly higher at 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 12,617, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 214 residents—a statistic that underscores the area’s safety relative to the UK. While the rate has remained unchanged month-on-month, the distribution of crime types has shifted with shoplifting and public order offences rising sharply. These shifts suggest localized factors, such as seasonal activity or community engagement, may have influenced patterns without altering the overall crime rate. The consistency in the rate also highlights the effectiveness of ongoing policing or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are named in the data.