Arun Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Arun's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 32.4% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, was 14% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of such crimes compared to the national picture. The area's overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 5.8% below the UK average of 8.6, a modest but notable improvement. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, with 22.7% of total crimes, though it remained 23% above the UK average, indicating a local challenge in managing disruptive conduct. The summer months, with their associated festivals, tourism, and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to the patterns observed. For instance, the rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to increased social gatherings, while the relatively low rate of vehicle crime could reflect seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking habits. These trends align with Arun's character as a mixed urban-rural area, where the presence of both residential communities and tourist attractions creates a combination of factors influencing crime dynamics. The dominance of violent crimes over property-related offences also suggests that local policing efforts may need to prioritise interventions targeting interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during events that draw larger crowds.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft surged by 91.7%, rising from 12 to 23 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect the summer season's impact on outdoor activity and cycling. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 26.6%, with 314 reports, significantly above the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. This trend could be linked to the area's seasonal events and increased foot traffic during peak summer. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 40.9%, dropping from 66 to 39, a decline that may be attributed to improved parking security or reduced vehicle theft opportunities during the holiday season. Other crime types, such as robbery and 'other crime', also showed decreases. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing rising incidents.

Arun's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 0.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.2. This consistency suggests no major spikes or drops in overall criminal activity, though local factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 45 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents assessing their risk. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the area's overall safety profile. When compared to the previous month, the slight decline in crime rate may indicate the effectiveness of ongoing policing strategies or seasonal factors such as the winding down of summer festivals. However, this figure should be interpreted alongside the breakdown of specific crime types, which reveal more nuanced trends in local criminal activity.