Rural Arun Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 presented a mixed crime picture for Rural Arun, with overall crime at 7.3 per 1,000 residents—9.9% below the UK average of 8.1. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (23 incidents, 27.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and other theft (14 incidents). This profile aligns with the area's character as a rural built-up zone, where seasonal factors like August's peak holiday period may influence crime patterns. The spike in public order offences (12 incidents) and robbery (1 incident) suggests heightened activity during the summer tourism season, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, burglary rates fell sharply by 66.7% compared to July, reflecting seasonal deterrence factors such as reduced opportunities during holidays or improved community vigilance. The area's performance in violent crime (2.0 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average, consistent with rural areas generally experiencing lower rates of violent incidents. However, other theft (1.2 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000) both exceed national averages, indicating specific local challenges. The seasonal context of August—marked by tourist activity and empty homes—likely contributes to these patterns, with property crime risks mitigated by temporary occupancy of homes.

Public order offences saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising 140% from 5 to 12 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery (from 0 to 1), contrasts sharply with the 66.7% decline in burglary. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 26.7% (15 to 19), highlighting shifting patterns in community tensions. Violent crime (23 incidents) accounted for 27.7% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Other theft (14 incidents) was 90% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local challenge in this category. Residents may find the burglary drop (now 3 incidents) reassuring, though the public order spike raises questions about August-specific pressures, such as increased foot traffic during holidays.

Rural Arun's crime rate in August 2023 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 13.6% decrease from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area's generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over 31 days, equating to roughly one crime for every 136 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The drop in burglary by 66.7% (from 9 to 3 incidents) suggests potential success in local crime prevention efforts or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. However, the sharp rise in public order offences (140% increase) warrants closer examination of local events or environmental changes during the month.