Arun Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a combination of seasonal pressures and local crime patterns in Arun, a largely rural district with pockets of urban centres. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 7.9% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the district’s lower population density and reduced urban congestion. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 32.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.4%) and shoplifting (11.2%). These figures align with November’s unique seasonal context: the darkness of late evenings, the draw of Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush, which may have intensified property-related crimes. While shoplifting saw a 16% excess over the UK average, this likely ties to the Black Friday period, when retail areas experience heightened foot traffic. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK rate, due to the district’s rural character and community-focused policing initiatives. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with violent offences outpacing property crimes by a narrow margin, a trend that may reflect the seasonal increase in public gatherings and alcohol-related incidents. As the year closes, these patterns suggest that while Arun remains relatively safe compared to the UK average, targeted awareness campaigns around high-risk periods may help mitigate spikes in specific crime types.

November 2024 saw a stark rise in bicycle theft, with incidents doubling from 10 to 20, a 100% increase. This surge may partly explain the 43.5% rise in 'other crime' and the 20% increase in 'other theft,' both of which point to a shift in criminal focus. While robbery incidents fell by two-thirds (from 9 to 3), this decrease contrasts with the 16% increase in shoplifting, which remains 16% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, though still 19% below the UK rate, saw a 13.4% share of total crimes, reflecting persistent challenges in public order. The 16% UK average excess in shoplifting aligns with November’s Black Friday shopping surge, while the 23% UK average deficit in burglary suggests a relatively stable property crime environment. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during the post-Christmas sales period.

Arun's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 3.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.7 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics that warrants attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 39 crimes per day, reflecting the persistent nature of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a population of 170,064. This monthly exposure figure underscores the need for vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like dark evenings and Bonfire Night may contribute to heightened activity. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the upward trend indicates a potential need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that crime, while not overwhelming, is a regular occurrence that requires continuous monitoring and community engagement to address emerging patterns effectively.