Arun Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a notable shift in Arun's crime profile, with robbery emerging as the most volatile category. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 1.2% above the UK average, a marginal divergence that may reflect localised factors rather than systemic trends. Violence and sexual offences (35.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (17.8%) dominate the breakdown, consistent with patterns seen in mixed urban-rural areas where community engagement and policing efforts shape outcomes. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — likely contributes to fluctuations, particularly in property crimes. While violent offences remain the largest category, the proportion of property crimes (462 incidents) suggests a balance between personal and economic motivations. The area's relatively low drug-related crime (26% below UK average) and bicycle theft (43% above UK average) hint at distinct dynamics, possibly influenced by local infrastructure or enforcement priorities. These figures underscore the need for nuanced analysis that considers both geographic and temporal variables.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was a 58.3% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 12 to 19. This spike, while statistically significant, may be partly explained by the start of summer tourism, which could see unfamiliar individuals in the area. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50.0%, from 4 to 2, a decline that contrasts with the UK average where this category remains stable. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 12.1%, from 282 to 248, though it remains 6% above the UK average. Bicycle theft rose by 20.0%, linked to increased cycling during warmer weather. While violent crimes (35.8% of total) and property crimes (462 incidents) dominate the mix, drug-related offences are 26% below the UK average — a divergence that could reflect local law enforcement focus or community dynamics.

Arun's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000. This brings the area's monthly crime exposure to one reported crime for roughly every 122 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. On a daily basis, 46 crimes were recorded in June — a local metric that reflects the pace of activity without UK-wide comparison. The shift from May to June aligns with seasonal patterns, as longer daylight hours and the start of summer tourism may influence criminal activity. While the overall rate remains close to the UK average, the specific categories showing divergence — such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage — suggest localised factors could be at play. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres, where rates are typically higher.