Arun Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun’s January 2025 crime profile reveals a combination of local patterns and national trends. With 1,156 crimes reported—a rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents—the area recorded a 4.2% reduction compared to the UK’s average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, contextualized by Arun’s population of 170,064, translates to roughly 12 crimes per 1,000 residents, a rate that balances above and below-average performance across categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 33.4% of all incidents, though their rate (2.3 per 1,000) remained 8% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, stood out as a significant concern, with 169 incidents (14.6% of total crimes) and a rate 61% above the national average. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, post-holiday economic activity, and reduced retail footfall—may partly explain these trends. While violent crime rates were comparatively lower, property offences such as burglary and shoplifting showed marked volatility, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas like retail hubs. The data also highlights Arun’s relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000), both 8% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community policing or demographic factors such as lower youth populations in certain areas.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+111.5%) and robbery (+85.7%), with 55 and 13 incidents respectively—both significantly higher than December’s figures. This surge in property crimes contrasts with a 50% drop in bicycle theft, a category where Arun’s rate was 100% below the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent concern, with 169 incidents (14.6% of total crimes), 61% above the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000. The violent crime category, however, showed a more nuanced picture: while violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.4% of all crimes (2.3 per 1,000), this rate was 8% below the UK average. The rise in burglary and robbery may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased home occupancy during colder months or targeted retail activity in Arun’s town centres.

Arun’s January 2025 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.7% increase from December’s 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in crime dynamics over the festive-to-post-holiday transition. This rise translates to 37 reported crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, highlights the monthly aggregate’s significance for local awareness. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for every 147 residents, a ratio that underscores the scale of incidents relative to Arun’s population of 170,064. This monthly exposure rate, though modest compared to national averages, warrants attention to localized factors such as post-holiday economic activity or changes in community engagement. The increase in violent crimes and property offences may partly explain this trend, though further data would be needed to confirm direct links to specific events or demographics.