Rural Arun Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Arun’s crime profile in June 2023 places it 30.6% below the UK average, with a total crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This performance contrasts sharply with the national picture, where the UK average stands at 8.5 per 1,000. The area’s most prevalent crime types—violence and sexual offences (34.3% of total), burglary (14.9%), and anti-social behaviour (14.9%)—reflect a mix of local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though the leading category, remain 32% below the UK average, suggesting that the built-up nature of the area may mitigate some forms of violent crime. Burglary, however, stands out as an anomaly, with rates 181% above the national average. This could be linked to the concentration of properties in the built-up area, which may create more opportunities for residential theft. Anti-social behaviour, while less common than in the UK (39% below the average), saw a significant spike in June, influenced by the start of summer and increased social activity. Seasonal factors, such as longer daylight hours and the beginning of the tourist season in rural areas, may also contribute to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the drop in vehicle crime by 83.3% could be attributed to reduced reliance on cars during warmer months or changes in parking patterns. Overall, the data illustrates a nuanced picture where local characteristics—such as the area’s rural setting with built-up pockets—shape crime trends differently from the UK average. This interplay between geography and crime highlights the need for targeted analysis that considers both national benchmarks and local context.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in other theft (+250%) and anti-social behaviour (+150%) compared to May, with the latter doubling from 4 to 10 incidents. These jumps, though significant, occurred against a backdrop of a 17.7% overall rise in the area’s crime rate. Burglary remained an outlier, with rates 181% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.3 per 1,000). This divergence may reflect the area’s built-up character, where residential properties are more concentrated and vulnerable. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), a decline that could be linked to reduced foot traffic during summer months or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. For residents, the 150% increase in anti-social behaviour—a category that includes noise complaints and public disturbances—provides a concrete example of how local patterns can fluctuate rapidly. The data also shows that violent crime, while still the most common category (34.3% of total), remains 32% below the UK average, illustrating a complex balance between local and national trends.

Rural Arun’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 17.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.0 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may seem low but aligns with the built-up nature of the area within a rural district. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents—a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a population of 11,324. This statistic, while seemingly sparse, underscores the importance of community vigilance in a region where crime is typically dispersed across a broader geographic footprint. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the rise in June, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels 30.6% below the national benchmark. Such a contrast highlights the unique dynamics of a rural built-up area, where crime may be influenced by factors such as seasonal tourism or local events that differ from urban centres.