Arun Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.0% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights a consistent trend in maintaining lower-than-average crime levels, particularly in categories such as shoplifting and burglary. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.0% and criminal damage and arson at 8.9%. These figures suggest a combination of local community dynamics and broader national patterns. October, with its transition into darker evenings and the Halloween season, may have influenced certain crime types, particularly those linked to public spaces and seasonal activities. However, the overall stability in crime rates indicates that local initiatives and environmental factors may be contributing to sustained reductions in specific categories. The decrease in shoplifting by 26.2% compared to September suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during the early part of the month, could have played a role. This pattern aligns with historical data showing that retail-related crimes often fluctuate with holiday periods and weather conditions.

October 2025 saw notable decreases in several key crime categories, with shoplifting falling by 26.2% from 122 to 90 incidents and burglary dropping by 34.0% from 53 to 35. These reductions may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter shopping hours or increased police presence during the lead-up to Halloween. Conversely, vehicle crime increased by 83.9% from 31 to 57 incidents, a sharp rise that could be linked to the return of colder weather and increased vehicle-related activities in local areas. Bicycle theft also rose by 70.0%, from 10 to 17 incidents, indicating a surge in thefts from parked cycles during darker evenings. However, violent crime rates remained stable, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 2.4 per 1,000 residents—10% below the UK average. This suggests that local efforts in addressing public safety may have mitigated some risks associated with seasonal transitions. The 13.0% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average underscores Arun's relative success in maintaining a safer environment, though the rise in vehicle crime highlights areas requiring further attention.

Arun's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This slight decline, though minimal, indicates a consistent trend in maintaining low crime levels relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 37 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in local communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average and suggests a relatively safer environment compared to other parts of the country. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Arun's crime profile is more reflective of a balanced urban-rural mix, where community engagement and local policing efforts may contribute to the lower-than-average rates. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the increase in vehicle crime highlights a potential vulnerability that warrants further analysis in comparison to other areas with similar demographic profiles.