Arun Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's overall crime rate for April 2023 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% below the UK average of 7.5. This performance reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 40% of all crimes reported. The area's crime profile is marked by a pronounced emphasis on violent crime, which at 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 4% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, remains 24% below the national figure, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies in this area. By contrast, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) both exceed UK averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions. The spring season, with its associated Easter celebrations and increased outdoor activity, may contribute to these patterns. Arun's lower property crime rates, particularly for burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), which are 67% and 56% below UK averages respectively, highlight the area's relatively safer environment for residents. These figures are consistent with Arun's mix of rural and suburban landscapes, where lower population density and community-focused policing may play a role in maintaining lower crime rates.

April 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to March, rising from 5 to 10 incidents. This sharp rise may reflect increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Robbery also rose by 42.9%, from 7 to 10 cases, suggesting a potential shift in criminal behaviour or targeting patterns. Conversely, burglary fell by 54.8% (from 42 to 19), a significant decrease that aligns with Arun's generally lower property crime rates compared to the UK average. Theft from the person dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal factors or improved public awareness. Anti-social behaviour increased by 23.1%, though it remains 24% below the UK average, illustrating a combination of local and national trends.

Arun's crime rate in April 2023 rose by 4.7% compared to March, moving from 6.0 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents despite remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded 36 crimes per day in April, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the national picture. When scaled to Arun's population of 170,064, this translates to a manageable level of risk for individuals, though the upward trend from the previous month warrants attention. The local context of a largely rural and suburban area, combined with seasonal factors like Easter and springtime outdoor activity, likely influences these patterns, though direct causation cannot be confirmed without further data.