Arun Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance reflects a sustained pattern of lower-than-average crime, though the area's crime profile reveals distinct trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.8%) and shoplifting (11.5%). These figures underscore the dominance of violent and disorderly incidents in the local crime profile. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, as October's shorter days and Halloween events may have influenced public behaviour. The relatively low rate of property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, contrasts with higher-than-average rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While shoplifting remained slightly above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.7 per 1,000), violent crime rates were 10% below the national figure. This mix of outcomes highlights the combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with Arun's urban character—likely shaped by a mix of residential and commercial areas—playing a role in shaping crime trends.

October saw a 144.4% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 36 to 88 incidents—a sharp jump that may partly explain shifts in the crime mix. Concurrently, possession of weapons surged by 157.1%, with reports rising from 7 to 18, a figure that stands out as significantly above the UK average. In contrast, bicycle theft fell by 33.3%, dropping from 15 to 10, marking a notable decrease that could reflect seasonal factors like darker evenings deterring theft. Other theft also declined by 25.7%, from 74 to 55, a reduction that aligns with broader trends in property crime. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with increases in vehicle-related offences and weapons possession contrasting with declines in theft and anti-social behaviour, which fell 22.7% to 75 incidents.

Arun's crime rate in October 2024 rose slightly to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.5% increase from September's 6.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent performance below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. Daily crime figures show 37 crimes reported each day, a local metric that highlights the frequency of incidents without direct comparison to national averages. When scaled to the area's population of 170,064, the rate remains lower than the UK's 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent pattern of lower-than-average crime. This population-scaled perspective underscores Arun's relative safety, even as the month-on-month increase suggests minor fluctuations in local dynamics.