Arun Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Arun during May 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 35.3% of all incidents. This high proportion of violent crime, which sits 14% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, may reflect local social dynamics or the influence of Arun's character as a mixed urban-rural area where community interactions are frequent. Anti-social behaviour (15.1%) and criminal damage and arson (11.8%) follow closely, suggesting a mix of public order challenges and property-related issues. The area's overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 is 13.7% below the UK average, a notable divergence that could be attributed to Arun's relatively stable socioeconomic conditions or the effectiveness of local policing strategies. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings, increased outdoor drinking, and the presence of bank holidays—may have contributed to the rise in certain crimes, particularly those tied to social gatherings. For instance, the sharp increase in theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) may be partly explained by more people spending time in public spaces or leaving homes unsecured during extended daylight hours. Conversely, the drop in robbery (0.0 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000) could indicate that some crimes are being displaced by others, or that targeted interventions are having an effect. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average may reflect effective local measures to protect vehicles and homes, or a lower density of high-risk areas such as commercial districts. Overall, the crime mix in Arun during May 2023 illustrates a community where violent and disorderly crimes are more prevalent than property crimes, but where specific trends suggest opportunities for further analysis and targeted action.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened outdoor activity linked to May's longer evenings and bank holidays. Burglary also rose sharply by 126.3%, jumping from 19 to 43 cases, a shift that could be tied to seasonal changes in property security or increased foot traffic in residential areas. Conversely, robbery fell by 40% (from 10 to 6), and bicycle theft dropped by 20% (from 10 to 8), suggesting some crime types may have been displaced by others. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 14% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) is 29% above, indicating a combination of community-specific risks and broader national trends. These shifts highlight the need for targeted local responses to emerging patterns.

Arun's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 10.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.3 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local patterns that may reflect seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 38 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a relatively low frequency of personal involvement in crime. When scaled to Arun's population of 170,064, this suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the rise in specific categories like burglary and theft from the person highlights areas where localised risks have increased. This comparison to the previous month underscores the need to monitor trends closely, particularly as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced social and economic activity patterns.