Arun Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Arun’s crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 33.9% of all reported crimes. This category, which recorded 469 incidents at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, was 2% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.6% reduction compared to the national average, reflecting a broader trend of relative safety in Arun. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these figures: as a coastal district with a strong tourism sector, Arun experiences heightened activity during the summer months. Festivals, open-air events, and extended daylight hours may have contributed to increased visibility of violent incidents, though the rate remains below the UK benchmark. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime category (16.9% of total), also fell 3% below the UK average. This suggests that while Arun’s communities face challenges with public order, local initiatives or policing strategies may be effectively mitigating some risks. The breakdown shows a distinct focus on interpersonal crime, with property-related offences making up 41.1% of the total (518 incidents). This balance between violent and property crime aligns with Arun’s character as a mixed-use area combining residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or vehicle crime, despite the summer peak, hints at effective security measures or community awareness in high-traffic zones.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 77.8% (9 to 16 incidents). This increase, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, may reflect the proliferation of cycling during warmer months or targeted thefts at festivals and events. Burglary also rose sharply by 42.9% (35 to 50 incidents), a category that remains 3% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This uptick could be linked to summer vacation periods when homes are unoccupied or vulnerable to opportunistic crime. Conversely, drug-related offences dropped by 42.1% (38 to 22 incidents), a stark contrast to the 55% UK deficit in this category. This decline may indicate successful local interventions or seasonal shifts in drug trade activity. The data also reveals a 47% gap between Arun’s shoplifting rate (1.0 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), suggesting that retail areas in Arun face particular challenges with theft. This discrepancy could be tied to the district’s economic profile or the presence of high-traffic shopping centres. Residents may find the 6.8% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate (from 7.6 to 8.1 per 1,000) noteworthy, though it remains below the national average. These fluctuations underscore the need for continuous monitoring of trends in specific crime categories, particularly those showing divergence from UK norms.

Arun’s crime rate in July 2024 (8.1 per 1,000 residents) represented a 6.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This upward movement, while modest, reflects the dynamic nature of crime patterns in a district with seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, 45 crimes were reported per day in July, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains below the UK average if comparable data were available. Arun’s population of 170,064 means that the crime rate is distributed across a large base, with each resident facing a relatively low risk of victimisation. The comparison to the UK average highlights Arun’s consistent performance in maintaining lower-than-national rates for several categories, including anti-social behaviour (3% below) and vehicle crime (35% below). However, the district’s shoplifting rate (47% above UK) and possession of weapons (43% above UK) indicate areas requiring targeted attention. These disparities suggest that while Arun’s policing and community strategies are effective in some domains, specific challenges persist in retail security and weapon-related incidents. The 6.8% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate may also be influenced by external factors such as increased tourism or summer-related events, which could temporarily elevate crime levels in certain areas.