Littlehampton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Littlehampton's crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 49.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure highlights a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Arun, which has consistently experienced higher-than-average crime rates. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with 76 incidents of violence and sexual offences and 74 property-related crimes. This equilibrium is unusual for Littlehampton, which typically sees property crimes slightly outnumber violent crimes. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 33.8% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour follows at 22.2% of total crimes, also far above the UK rate. Seasonal factors may play a role in these patterns, with longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising potentially contributing to higher visibility of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The category of other theft (8.9% of total crimes) is also elevated, 108% above the UK average. This suggests a possible link to the area's retail presence, though further analysis would be required to confirm this connection. The crime profile reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences, with the balance between property and violent crimes indicating a need for targeted interventions.

May 2025 saw dramatic increases in vehicle crime (+700%), burglary (+300%), and robbery (+200%), reflecting a significant shift in crime patterns. Violent crimes (76) now account for 33.8% of all reported incidents, nearly equal to property crimes (74), a balance not seen in recent months. This equilibrium between violent and property crimes is unusual for Littlehampton, which typically experiences lower violent crime rates compared to property crimes. The category of violence and sexual offences stands out as 45% above the UK average (4.1 vs 2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 90% above the UK rate (2.7 vs 1.4 per 1,000). A resident might note that vehicle crime has surged from 1 to 8 incidents, suggesting a possible link to increased summer parking activity or targeted thefts. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 83.3% (6 to 1), potentially indicating a temporary reduction in armed incidents.

Littlehampton's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 12.1 per 1,000 residents, a 22.3% increase from April's 9.9 per 1,000. This marks the highest monthly rate recorded in the area since at least 2023. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported over the 31-day period, equating to one reported crime for every 82 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, though no direct UK comparison figure is available for this metric. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 18,529 residents now face a 12.1% chance of experiencing a crime annually, assuming current rates persist. This shift from April's figures may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which could contribute to higher visibility of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The rate's divergence from the UK average highlights the area's distinct crime profile compared to national trends.