Arun Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's overall crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This slight edge in safety compared to the national picture reflects a combination of factors, including seasonal trends and local policing efforts. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.5% of all reported incidents (397 cases), with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 12% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.0% of total crimes (227 cases) at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 2% below the UK average. Shoplifting emerged as a notable concern, with 156 cases (12.4% of total crimes) at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 — 36% above the UK average. This suggests that retail areas in Arun may be experiencing heightened vulnerability, potentially linked to increased foot traffic during the Easter period and spring weather. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and the transition to warmer weather, may explain some of these patterns, with outdoor activity likely contributing to both the rise in shoplifting and the relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 21% below the UK average). The data also shows that violent crime rates in Arun are significantly lower than the UK average, which could be consistent with the area's character as a mix of rural and suburban communities where public spaces are often more dispersed and monitored.

April 2025 saw a 500% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 12 cases. This surge is notable against the backdrop of a 45.7% decline in drug-related crimes, which fell from 35 to 19. The data also reveals a 36% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, with 156 reported cases. This is particularly significant given that shoplifting accounted for 12.4% of all crimes in the area, outpacing the UK average by a wide margin. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 36.8%, increasing from 19 to 26 cases. This category was 186% above the UK average, a figure that highlights a distinct local trend. In contrast, anti-social behaviour decreased slightly, though it remained 2% below the UK average. These shifts in crime patterns suggest a combination of specific local factors and broader national trends, with particular emphasis on retail and public safety concerns.

Arun's crime rate in April 2025 remained stable compared to March 2025, with a -1.7% decrease from 7.6 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity during the month. On a daily basis, 42 crimes were reported each day in April, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the local community. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 135 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that provides residents with a tangible understanding of their monthly risk exposure. Arun's population of 170,064 means that the crime rate is distributed across a relatively large community, which may influence the perception of safety compared to smaller, more densely populated areas. The stability in crime rates aligns with seasonal patterns typical for April, a time of year when outdoor activity increases but major holidays have not yet begun to impact crime trends.