Arun Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 1.2% increase above the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with property crimes (475 total) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (460 total). The data illustrates a mixed picture: while violent crime rates are 6% below the UK average, property-related offences—particularly anti-social behaviour (21.5% of total crimes) and shoplifting (9.1%)—remain high. Seasonal factors may partly explain this pattern; August, a peak holiday month, likely increases opportunities for retail theft and anti-social behaviour in areas with high tourist footfall. Conversely, burglary rates (2.6 per 1,000) are 26% below the UK average, possibly due to fewer empty homes during the summer season or heightened community vigilance. The overall rate, though slightly above the UK average, suggests a combination of local geography and seasonal rhythms. Arun’s mix of urban centres and rural areas may contribute to this dynamic, with property crime concentrated in high-traffic zones and violent crime remaining relatively stable. These trends underscore the importance of context-specific analysis when interpreting crime statistics.

August 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (+66.7%) and robbery (+52.9%), reflecting potential shifts in criminal activity tied to summer mobility patterns. Vehicle crime, which rose from 39 to 65 incidents, may be linked to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in tourist-heavy areas. Robbery, meanwhile, surged by 52.9% (17 to 26 cases), suggesting heightened vulnerability in specific locations or times. Anti-social behaviour (300 incidents) remains 23% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities. Conversely, burglary rates dropped 28% (50 to 36 cases), potentially due to fewer unoccupied homes during the summer months. The data also reveals stark contrasts in crime type performance: while shoplifting and criminal damage are both above UK averages, drug-related offences fell 12.5% (32 to 28 cases). These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where property crime spikes, even as overall violent crime remains below national levels.

Arun’s crime rate in August 2025 (8.2 per 1,000) was 0.9% higher than July’s 8.1 per 1,000, indicating a stable but slightly upward trend. This translates to approximately 45 crimes reported daily, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while slightly above the UK average, remains within expected parameters for an area of Arun’s population (170,064). When compared to the UK average, Arun’s violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 6% lower, but anti-social behaviour rates are 23% higher—a discrepancy that may reflect local demographic or environmental factors. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while Arun’s overall rate is marginally elevated, the monthly exposure figure suggests that most residents are not directly impacted by crime on a daily basis. This context is critical for understanding how crime statistics translate to lived experiences, particularly in areas where property-related offences dominate the crime mix.