Barnham (Arun) Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 8,276 residents, 67 crimes were recorded in July 2025, translating to 8.1 crimes per 1,000 people—5.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate, though modest, reflects the seasonal dynamics of a built-up area within Arun, where summer tourism and local festivals may temporarily elevate certain crime categories. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 32.8% of all reported incidents (22 cases), a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. This pattern aligns with the summer peak in Barnham, where open-air events and extended daylight hours may contribute to higher levels of public disorder. Violent crimes, at 9 incidents (13.4% of total), were lower than the UK average for this category (3.0 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Barnham’s relatively low population density and strong community policing efforts. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, showed mixed patterns: while burglary rates were 122% above the UK average, vehicle crime rates were 54% above, likely reflecting the area’s proximity to major roads and the increased presence of transient visitors during the summer months.

July 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month shifts in crime types, with vehicle crime surging by 400% (1 to 5 cases) and burglary jumping by 400% (1 to 5 cases). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened vulnerability in parking areas or unoccupied properties during the summer break. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 59.1% (from 22 to 9 cases), a decline consistent with the closure of schools and reduced foot traffic in certain parts of the area. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, with 22 cases—74% above the UK average—and this trend may be amplified by the influx of tourists and the density of public spaces in Barnham’s built-up zones. Shoplifting rates in the area were 23% below the UK average (0.5 vs 0.7 per 1,000), suggesting that retail security measures or local policing strategies are effectively deterring such offences. These figures underscore the combination of seasonal activity and local crime patterns, with certain categories—like anti-social behaviour—responding strongly to the rhythms of summer tourism.

Barnham’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 15.5% compared to the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a temporary uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for rapid fluctuations in local crime dynamics. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 124 residents offers a tangible benchmark for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime was roughly 0.8%. This rate, though modest, is 5.8% below the UK average, a difference that may be attributed to Barnham’s smaller size and more tightly knit community structures. The comparison also reveals stark contrasts in specific crime categories: while anti-social behaviour is 74% above the UK average, violent crime rates are 64% below, suggesting that the area’s social fabric and policing strategies are more effective in mitigating certain types of crime. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s population of 8,276, illustrate the nuanced relationship between local demographics and crime patterns.