Arun Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2023, Arun's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 22.2% below the UK average, a position that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal influences. The most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 39.4% of all incidents, a figure that, at 2.2 per 1,000, remains 16% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent concern, its prevalence in Arun is lower than the national norm. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, also fell 25% below the UK average, potentially linked to the area's community-focused policing efforts or the influence of local initiatives aimed at reducing public disorder. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes—likely contributed to fluctuations in specific crime types. For example, the sharp rise in burglary may reflect the vulnerability of homes left unoccupied during the holidays, while the drop in vehicle crime could be attributed to reduced traffic or increased vigilance in car parks. These patterns illustrate how local conditions interact with broader national trends, shaping the crime profile in ways that are both familiar and distinct.

December 2023 saw a stark increase in burglary, with an 85.7% rise from 21 to 39 incidents, a shift likely tied to seasonal patterns of empty homes and holiday-related disruptions. This contrasts with a 30.6% decline in vehicle crime, possibly due to reduced traffic or enhanced security measures during the festive season. The area's violent crime rate—2.2 per 1,000—remained 16% below the UK average, though anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates also showed notable deviations. Theft from the person fell by 40%, a drop that may reflect reduced foot traffic in retail areas during Christmas, aligning with the seasonal context of darker evenings and fewer public gatherings. These fluctuations highlight how local conditions, such as holiday closures and altered community activity, can influence crime trends in ways that diverge from national patterns.

Arun's December 2023 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's 6.1, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 31 reported crimes, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 178 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. For instance, burglary—a crime often linked to vacant homes during holiday periods—rose sharply by 85.7%, suggesting seasonal vulnerabilities in property security. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 30.6%, potentially influenced by reduced traffic during the festive season or increased anti-theft measures in car parks. The population context further illustrates that Arun's crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, requires targeted attention to specific risks, such as burglaries in areas with higher rates of unoccupied properties during December.