Arun Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Arun recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 157 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.9%) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with Christmas shopping and the party season potentially increasing opportunities for certain offences. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and environmental factors that may mitigate risk. However, the seasonal context—dark evenings and empty homes during holidays—could have influenced specific crime types, such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which often rise during periods of reduced visibility and increased social activity. Violence and sexual offences in Arun were 14% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally lower rates of violent crime compared to other parts of the country. This could reflect a mix of demographic characteristics, such as a higher proportion of older residents or a more stable community environment, though these factors remain speculative without further data.

December 2025 saw significant increases in drug-related offences (+61.5%), criminal damage and arson (+58.8%), and shoplifting (+43.0%) compared to November. These rises may be linked to the festive season, with increased retail activity potentially driving shoplifting and heightened social interactions contributing to drug-related incidents. Conversely, theft from the person and bicycle theft both fell sharply, by 83.3% and 50.0% respectively, due to increased security measures during the holiday period or fewer opportunities for such crimes in colder weather. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes accounting for 39.4% of total offences (427 crimes) compared to 34.2% for violent crimes, suggesting a seasonal emphasis on property-related incidents. However, Arun's performance on certain categories stood out: violence and sexual offences were 14% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour was also 14% below. This contrasted with criminal damage and arson, which were 54% above the UK average, highlighting local-specific challenges that may require targeted interventions. For residents, the sharp decline in bicycle theft—a 50% reduction from November—could be a practical insight, indicating that measures such as increased bike storage or awareness campaigns may have had a measurable impact.

Arun's crime rate in December 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month's rate of 6.3 per 1,000, with only a 0.8% change. This consistency suggests that local crime dynamics were not significantly disrupted by the transition into December, despite the seasonal factors influencing specific offence types. On a daily basis, Arun experienced approximately 35 crimes per day in December, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in the area. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 157 residents over the course of the month—a metric that helps contextualise risk for individuals living or working in the district. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the population-scaled perspective reveals that Arun's residents face a slightly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average. However, the disparity in specific crime categories—such as the 54% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson—indicates that local challenges may persist in certain areas. This contrast between overall trends and category-specific performance underscores the importance of granular analysis in understanding the full picture of public safety in Arun.