Arun Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a notable shift in Arun's crime profile, with bicycle theft emerging as the most unexpected surge. The area's overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 4.5% below the UK average, a consistent trend that has characterised Arun's performance over recent months. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 31.7% of all recorded incidents, though this was 15% below the UK average. The most surprising development was the 116.7% increase in bicycle theft, which rose from 6 cases in January to 13 in February — a jump that defied typical seasonal patterns. This anomaly may be linked to the timing of local events or changes in cycling infrastructure, though no direct causal factors are evident. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 16.8% decline, potentially reflecting the quieter nature of winter months and reduced social gatherings. The area's crime profile, while generally aligned with national trends, displayed distinct features: shoplifting was 61% above the UK average, while drugs-related offences were 20% below. These variations suggest a combination of local factors, from the retail environment to community policing efforts. The winter months typically see a reduction in outdoor activity, which may partly explain the lower rates of vehicle crime and burglary, though the sharp rise in bicycle theft complicates this narrative. As February progressed, the contrast between expected seasonal trends and these unexpected spikes in specific categories will require further analysis to understand their implications for local crime prevention strategies.

February 2025 saw a striking 116.7% increase in bicycle theft, with 13 reported cases compared to 6 in January. This surge, combined with a 166.7% rise in theft from the person (from 3 to 8 cases), highlights an unexpected shift in property crime dynamics. While violent crime remained the most prevalent category (31.7% of total incidents), the sharp rise in non-violent thefts contrasts with the UK average for bicycle theft, which is 100% below the national rate. Conversely, robbery fell by 61.5% (from 13 to 5 cases), a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 16.8%, suggesting a possible alignment with the winter lull. The most significant deviation from UK norms was the 87% surplus in 'other crime' category, which may indicate unclassified or emerging types of incidents warranting closer examination.

Arun's crime rate in February 2025 fell by 5.9% compared to January 2025, reflecting a broader trend of reduced activity during the winter lull. With 1089 total crimes reported over 28 days, this equates to an average of 39 crimes per day — a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised sense. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions Arun as one of the safer areas in England and Wales. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of risk relative to population size. While the daily crime count remains a useful metric for understanding local patterns, the monthly aggregate underscores the area's consistent performance against national benchmarks. Arun's population of 170,064 means that each resident faces a lower likelihood of encountering crime than the UK average, a trend that aligns with the district's overall 4.5% deficit in its crime rate compared to the national figure.