Arun Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.8% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%), both of which exceeded their UK counterparts by significant margins. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—may contribute to these patterns, as increased foot traffic in tourist areas and longer daylight hours could influence both victim behaviour and criminal activity. The rate of drugs-related offences was 26% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be explained by the district's rural character and lower levels of urban drug markets. While the overall rate remains slightly above the national benchmark, the composition of crimes suggests that localised factors, such as the presence of coastal and rural communities, play a significant role in shaping the crime profile. This analysis provides a snapshot of Arun's monthly crime profile, illustrating how seasonal transitions and demographic characteristics interact to influence reported incidents.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was a 58.3% increase in robbery cases, rising from 12 to 19. This surge, though relatively small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in criminal activity that could be linked to the start of summer, when tourism and outdoor activity typically rise. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, from 4 to 2, a decline that may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal changes in public behaviour. The breakdown of crimes reveals that anti-social behaviour remains the second most common category, with a 6% gap above the UK average. Bicycle theft, which jumped by 20% to 12 incidents, is 43% above the national average, a figure that could be connected to the district's rural character and increased cycling during warmer months. These patterns suggest that while some crime types are aligning with national trends, others reflect local dynamics, such as the impact of tourism on property-related offences.

Arun's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 46 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that highlights the persistent nature of local crime patterns. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 122 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. When compared to the UK average, Arun's rate remains only marginally higher, but the distribution across crime types reveals distinct local trends. The population context shows that while the overall rate is slightly above the national average, the nature of crimes committed—particularly the prominence of anti-social behaviour and violence—demonstrates a unique profile. This suggests that community-specific factors, such as the district's mix of rural and urban environments, may play a role in shaping these statistics.