Arun Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Arun's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, 13% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance underscores a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.0%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). These figures suggest that violent and disorderly incidents remain the dominant challenges in Arun. The area's lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (21% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (29% below) indicate effective policing or community strategies in retail and transport sectors. However, the seasonal context of October—marked by shorter daylight hours and increased pedestrian activity during Halloween—may have contributed to higher anti-social behaviour and violence. The 2.4 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, 10% below the UK average, suggests that targeted interventions in high-risk areas could be maintaining this gap. Arun's mixed rural and coastal geography likely shapes these trends, with coastal areas experiencing more theft-related crimes during peak tourist periods. The overall stability in crime rates, despite seasonal fluctuations, highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts.

October 2025 saw a 26.2% reduction in shoplifting, bringing the count from 122 to 90. This decrease may partly explain the 21% gap between Arun's shoplifting rate and the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 83.9%, rising from 31 to 57 incidents. This sharp increase could reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased traffic during the early winter months or greater vehicle activity in rural areas. Robbery rates also dropped by 42.9%, with incidents falling from 21 to 12. This decline aligns with Arun's overall 13% reduction compared to the UK average, suggesting broader improvements in public safety. Anti-social behaviour remained 13% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may relate to Arun's community-focused policing initiatives. For residents, the 26.2% drop in shoplifting offers a tangible indicator of progress in reducing retail crime, despite the rise in vehicle-related offences.

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. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, 37 crimes were reported in October, a figure that reflects the area's routine activity levels. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a ratio that places Arun within the lower end of the UK's monthly exposure spectrum. With a population of 170,064, the rate's stability aligns with Arun's generally lower crime profile compared to national averages. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, provides residents with a tangible sense of risk. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Arun's crime management strategies appear to be maintaining their effectiveness, even as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween influence local dynamics.