Arun Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Arun during May 2025 reveals a combination of violent and non-violent offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 33.4% of all reported crimes. This proportion aligns with the area's likely urban character, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed closely, accounting for 20.7% and 8.5% respectively, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing disorderly conduct and property-related crimes. The overall crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 was 1.2% below the UK average, a slight but meaningful deviation that may reflect local efforts in crime prevention or demographic factors. Seasonal context in May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight—could influence crime patterns, with outdoor drinking and socialising contributing to increased anti-social behaviour and public order issues. Conversely, the relatively low rate of theft from the person (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) may indicate effective policing in retail areas or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The balance of property crimes (441) and violent crimes (455) suggests a near-parity between these categories, which is consistent with Arun's likely mix of residential and commercial spaces. This equilibrium may be influenced by the area's infrastructure, with high streets and community hubs driving both property and violent crime rates. The slight decline in shoplifting compared to previous months could also signal a seasonal dip in retail activity or targeted enforcement actions in key areas.

May 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 24.2% (227 → 282) and drugs-related crimes rising by 57.9% (19 → 30). These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and bank holidays, which could contribute to higher levels of social interaction and associated risks. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 35.3% (156 → 101), linked to a reduction in high-street footfall during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, comprising 33.4% of all crimes, but this rate was 5% below the UK average (2.7 vs 2.8 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, however, was 20% above the UK average (1.7 vs 1.4 per 1,000), highlighting a local challenge that may require targeted interventions. Residents may find the sharp drop in theft from the person (down 42.9% from 7 to 4) particularly notable, suggesting potential improvements in personal security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes.

Arun's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 8.1% compared to April's 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. Daily crime activity averaged 44 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reporting in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This rate, while slightly below the UK average, shows a notable upward trend from the prior month. The population context—170,064 residents—means that even small changes in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on community perception. The increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage compared to April suggests a possible link to May's bank holidays and extended evenings, which may contribute to higher social activity and associated risks. However, the drop in shoplifting and theft from the person indicates that some areas of the district may be experiencing reduced opportunities for such crimes, due to seasonal changes in retail activity or public behaviour.