Arun Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 170,064, 955 crimes were reported in Arun during January 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). While violence and sexual offences remained 27% below the UK average, criminal damage and arson stood out as 40% above the national rate, a discrepancy that may partly explain the mixed performance across categories. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may suppress outdoor crimes but could also lead to concentrated incidents in specific areas. The data suggests a balance between community-focused policing efforts and persistent challenges in addressing property-related offences, particularly in sectors like vandalism and arson. This context underscores the importance of targeted interventions while acknowledging the broader socioeconomic and environmental influences shaping Arun’s crime picture.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 34.4% (64 to 86 incidents) compared to December. This rise may reflect post-holiday retail activity or targeted offender behaviour, though the rate remains 12% below the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5 incidents), a decline that could align with seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during colder months. Violence and sexual offences, while still 27% below the UK average, accounted for 33.6% of all crimes, highlighting their persistent role in the local crime mix. Another striking contrast emerged in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 30.9% (97 to 127 incidents) and exceeded the UK average by 40%, suggesting potential issues with property maintenance or enforcement challenges in specific areas. Residents may find the 100% reduction in robbery incidents (from 7 to 4) particularly reassuring. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic interplay between seasonal trends, local enforcement priorities, and community-specific vulnerabilities.

Arun’s crime rate in January 2024 remained stable at 5.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, indicating consistent policing and community engagement efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 31 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 955 incidents in a way that residents can relate to. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 178 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, showing that crime remains relatively rare in Arun compared to national benchmarks. The population context further reinforces this perspective: with 170,064 residents, the 955 crimes recorded represent a manageable proportion of the population, suggesting effective crime prevention strategies or a lower baseline of criminal activity. While direct causal links, the combination of stable rates, below-average violence figures, and targeted reductions in specific categories like robbery and bicycle theft points to a balanced approach to public safety that aligns with the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics.