Arun Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's crime profile in November 2025 showed a combination of seasonal influences and persistent patterns. The overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.7% deficit compared to the UK average, a position maintained by consistently lower rates in several key categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.9% of all crimes, a proportion slightly higher than the UK average, though individual rates for this category remained 11% below national levels. Anti-social behaviour (15.0% of total crimes) and shoplifting (8.0%) followed, with both categories registering significant deficits against UK benchmarks. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping and prolonged darkness—likely contributed to the 22.9% increase in burglary cases, as heightened retail activity and reduced visibility may have created opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Despite these spikes, the area's overall crime profile remained distinct from the UK average, with categories like vehicle crime and burglary matching national rates precisely. This suggests that while certain factors amplify local risks, Arun's broader infrastructure and community dynamics may offer protective effects against more severe crime trends.

November 2025 saw a 50% rise in robbery cases, with 18 incidents reported compared to 12 in October. This jump, coupled with a 33.3% increase in possession of weapons offences, signals a troubling shift in violent crime dynamics. While shoplifting rates fell sharply (-41.2%) and drug-related crimes dropped by 36.6%, the surge in robberies may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and heightened retail activity. The crime mix also reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violent crimes in Arun are 11% below the national rate, but the category 'other crime' is 25% above. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where the combination of dark evenings and holiday events may create conditions conducive to targeted attacks.

Arun's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 5.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.7 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as darker evenings and reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 36 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 158 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with Arun's historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average, though the population-scaled perspective highlights the need for continued vigilance. The reduction in drug-related crimes (-36.6%) and bicycle theft (-41.2%) suggests shifting patterns, possibly influenced by increased security measures or altered community behaviour during the holiday season.