Arun Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Arun’s crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 1.2% above the UK average, reflecting a broadly stable but slightly elevated overall profile. The balance between property and violent crime was strikingly even, with 475 property-related incidents and 460 violent crimes reported. This near parity suggests a combination of factors influencing both categories, though the slight edge in property crime may hint at environmental or situational drivers. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 32.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.5%) and shoplifting (9.1%). These figures align with August’s seasonal context as a peak holiday month, which may contribute to increased public order issues and retail crime due to higher foot traffic and temporary population shifts. The UK average for violence and sexual offences was 2.9 per 1,000, making Arun’s rate 6% lower in this category. However, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both exceeded national averages by significant margins, with anti-social behaviour 23% higher and shoplifting 27% higher. This divergence may reflect local characteristics such as dense residential areas or high-traffic commercial zones. Meanwhile, burglary and drug-related crimes were below the UK average, indicating successful community initiatives or lower prevalence in these areas. The interplay between these trends underscores the need for targeted strategies to address rising categories while sustaining efforts in areas of relative success.

August 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 39 to 65 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the slight overall increase in the area’s crime rate. Robbery also surged by 52.9%, climbing from 17 to 26 cases, a concerning trend that could indicate heightened vulnerability in certain locations. Conversely, burglary fell by 28%, dropping from 50 to 36 incidents, reflecting improved security measures or seasonal factors such as fewer residents at home during holidays. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both exceeded UK averages by 23% and 27% respectively, suggesting local pressures in these categories. Meanwhile, burglary and drug-related crimes were 26% below the UK average, indicating areas where Arun’s performance diverges from national trends. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in rising categories while maintaining efforts to sustain improvements in others.

Arun’s crime rate in August 2025 remained stable compared to July, with a 0.9% increase from 8.1 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This small fluctuation suggests consistency in overall crime patterns, though local variations in specific categories may reflect seasonal or situational factors. Daily crime figures show an average of 45 crimes reported each day, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. With a population of 170,064, this translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual, though targeted areas may experience higher concentrations. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with notable shifts in specific crime types, such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime and robbery, which merit closer examination. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK-wide daily metrics, provide a clear snapshot of local dynamics.