Arun Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's September 2024 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents stands 18.2% below the UK average, marking a notable divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, occur at a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—12% below the UK average of 2.6. This contrast suggests effective local strategies or environmental factors that may mitigate violent incidents, though seasonal dynamics such as the back-to-school period could also play a role. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents (15% below the UK average), reflecting a balance between community engagement and public order management. Shoplifting, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, edges slightly above the UK average, linked to retail hubs in the area. The crime profile illustrates a combination of factors, with property crimes (386 total) and violent crimes (383 total) each accounting for over a third of all incidents. Seasonal context—such as the transition from summer to autumn, with students returning to education—may influence patterns. Arun's lower-than-average violent crime rate, combined with a stable property crime mix, illustrates a community with relatively controlled crime dynamics, though targeted areas like retail zones may require continued attention.

September 2024 saw a 75% increase in theft from the person, rising from 4 to 7 incidents—a sharp rise that may reflect heightened foot traffic during the start of the academic term. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 41.2%, dropping from 277 to 163 cases, a change consistent with the transition from summer to autumn activities. Shoplifting rates in Arun remained slightly above the UK average, with 0.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting targeted retail areas may require continued monitoring. The most significant decrease was in possession of weapons, which halved from 14 to 7 cases—a shift that could indicate effective policing or seasonal deterrence factors. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Arun, with specific categories responding to both local and national trends.

Arun's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 19.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.9 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the area transitions from summer holidays to the start of the academic term. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the local population. Daily, the area recorded an average of 36 crimes per day, a figure that may reflect the density of public spaces and community interactions in Arun. The population context highlights that while crime is present, it remains proportionally lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or environmental factors contributing to this trend. These statistics provide a baseline for residents to gauge their personal risk in comparison to national benchmarks.