Barnham Arun Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barnham (Arun) maintained a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, 14.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This position as a relatively low-crime area is reinforced by the dominance of property-related offences, which accounted for 48.6% of total crimes (27 incidents). Violence and sexual offences (15, 27.3% of total) and anti-social behaviour (8, 14.6%) were the next most common categories, both significantly below the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced patterns, as longer evenings could have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour or vehicle-related crimes. However, the most striking anomaly is vehicle crime, which surged to 7 incidents (0.9 per 1,000), 131% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect Barnham’s proximity to major roads or the presence of car parks that attract opportunistic theft. The area’s low overall rate, coupled with its rural character, suggests that localized factors—such as limited public transport or sparse policing coverage—may contribute to the disparity in specific categories. whether these trends are linked to seasonal patterns or demographic shifts, but the combination of property crimes and vehicle-related offences aligns with the profile of a small, built-up area within a rural district.

March 2025 saw a 250% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike places vehicle crime at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 131% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Such a dramatic rise may partly explain the overall 22.2% monthly increase in crime rates. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose 500% (from 1 to 6), a figure that deviates sharply from the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests localized factors, such as weather-related incidents or targeted vandalism. In contrast, public order offences fell by 25%, aligning with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Residents may find the vehicle crime surge particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds the UK average by more than double. The shift in crime mix—property crimes (27) outpacing violent crimes (15)—reflects a broader trend in Barnham, where anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related offences dominate the breakdown.

Barnham (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, a 22.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.4. This shift suggests a growing trend that may warrant closer attention. Daily crime statistics show 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s small population of 8,276. This statistic provides a clear snapshot of how frequently crime impacts local residents, though it does not account for unreported incidents or variations in police recording practices. The increase in crime rate contrasts with Barnham’s historical position as a low-crime area, raising questions about whether seasonal factors, such as longer evenings or increased foot traffic, are contributing to the upward trend. However, without additional data, it remains speculative to determine the exact drivers behind this change.