Arun Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Arun, 6.1 crimes were reported in December 2024 — 14.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 164 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.9% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (11.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.9%). These patterns align with December’s seasonal rhythms: Christmas shopping peaks, extended dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holidays. The high proportion of violent crime may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average rate for property crimes, though shoplifting and vehicle crime remain elevated compared to UK averages. The data suggests that while violent crime remains a persistent concern, the local landscape’s mix of urban and rural spaces may contribute to distinct risk profiles. For instance, shoplifting’s prominence could reflect the retail density in certain parts of Arun, while the spike in criminal damage might relate to seasonal anti-social behaviour linked to festive celebrations. The overall rate, however, remains a reassuring 14.1% below the UK average, indicating that Arun’s residents face a lower per-capita risk than the national population. This contrast highlights the importance of local factors in shaping crime patterns, even as broader seasonal trends influence specific categories.

December 2024 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime trends. Robbery increased by 133.3% (from 3 to 7 incidents), a sharp rise that may reflect the heightened vulnerability of individuals during festive shopping and social gatherings. Conversely, burglary fell by 42.2% (from 45 to 26 incidents), possibly due to seasonal home security measures or reduced foot traffic in residential areas. Theft from the person dropped by 75.0% (from 8 to 2 incidents), linked to increased public awareness of personal safety during the holiday season. While shoplifting (11.8% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (10.1%) remained above UK averages, violence and sexual offences (31.9%) were 26% below the national rate. This divergence illustrates how local dynamics — such as Arun’s mix of urban and rural spaces — can moderate certain crime types. The rise in drug-related crimes (+64%) may signal a shift in enforcement patterns or increased reporting, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. Residents might find the 23% UK-wide increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests local retail areas may face pressures seen nationally during peak shopping periods.

Arun’s crime rate in December 2024 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 12.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average, which remains consistently higher. On a daily basis, Arun experienced approximately 33 crimes per day in December — a figure that, while contextually specific to the area, provides a tangible sense of local activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime per 164 residents offers a relatable measure of risk: over the course of the month, a resident had roughly a 0.6% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This rate is lower than the UK average, which would equate to a higher monthly exposure. The population context further underscores Arun’s relatively safer profile: with 170,064 residents, the area’s crime volume (1,036 incidents) is proportionally lower than the national average. However, this does not eliminate localised risks — for instance, shoplifting and vehicle crime remain above UK averages, suggesting that specific areas within Arun may require targeted measures. The comparison also highlights how seasonal factors, such as reduced daylight and holiday absences, can influence crime patterns differently than in other regions with distinct demographic or geographic profiles.