Arun Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Arun, with the overall crime rate standing at 7.6 per 1,000 residents — 2.6% below the UK average of 7.8. This figure, while slightly lower than the national benchmark, reflects an 18% increase from February's rate of 6.4, illustrating a shift in criminal activity patterns during the transition to spring. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and shoplifting (12.5%). These figures align with seasonal patterns observed in similar areas, where lengthening evenings and the clock change may contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. Violence and sexual offences in Arun were 12% below the UK average, potentially reflecting local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives that have shown some effectiveness. However, shoplifting emerged as a significant concern, with rates 32% above the national average, linked to retail activity in the area. The data also highlights a worrying trend in criminal damage and arson, which rose 40.5% month-on-month, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in vulnerable locations. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month increase underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptive strategies to address emerging challenges in crime prevention.

March 2025 saw a sharp 90% increase in possession of weapons, with reported cases rising from 10 to 19 — a stark contrast to the 43% UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and increased outdoor activity, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 60.5%, reaching 207 incidents — a figure that, while still 4% below the UK average, deserves closer attention given its rapid growth. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 60%, dropping from five to two, a decline that may reflect improved security measures in high-risk areas or changes in criminal opportunity. The shoplifting rate in Arun remained 32% above the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, with 160 incidents reported — a figure that could be partly explained by the area's retail density and the timing of the month, which coincides with pre-Easter shopping activity. Meanwhile, burglary rates were 43% above the UK average, with 62 incidents recorded, indicating vulnerabilities in residential security across the district. These mixed trends highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories while maintaining vigilance in areas where crime rates remain above national benchmarks.

Arun's crime rate in March 2025 rose by 18% compared to February's rate of 6.4 per 1,000, bringing the total to 7.6 per 1,000 — a figure that, while still below the UK average, signals a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, 1284 crimes were reported, equating to an average of 41 crimes per day. This daily rate, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a concrete measure of local activity that residents can contextualise. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, a statistic that, when scaled to the population of 170,064, illustrates the frequency of criminal incidents within the community. This exposure rate is slightly lower than the UK average, but the month-on-month increase suggests that local conditions may be influencing crime dynamics. For example, the 60.5% rise in anti-social behaviour could be tied to the changing seasons and increased social activity. The comparison also reveals that while some categories like theft from the person and robbery fell significantly, others such as shoplifting and burglary remained elevated. These divergent trends highlight the importance of understanding local factors that may be driving specific crime types, even as the overall rate remains relatively stable compared to the national picture.