Rural Arun Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 saw Rural Arun maintain a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 38% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national trends highlights the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its rural character and built-up nature within Arun. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44% of all reported incidents, though this rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—marked by extended evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related activity—likely influenced crime patterns. For instance, the high proportion of violent crimes may be partially explained by increased social interactions during the festive period, though the area’s overall violent crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 12% of all crimes, dropped sharply by 53.8% compared to November, possibly due to reduced public gatherings during the holiday season. This decline contrasts with a 16.7% rise in criminal damage and arson, suggesting that while some crime types are suppressed by seasonal factors, others may be exacerbated by the same. The area’s low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and minimal shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000)—82% below the UK average—underscore the impact of rural isolation and limited commercial activity in reducing property-related crimes. These patterns reinforce the notion that Rural Arun’s crime dynamics are distinct from those of densely populated urban centres, where retail and nightlife drive higher rates of theft and violence.

December 2024 marked significant reductions in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour plummeting by 53.8% (from 13 to 6 incidents) and shoplifting halving (from 2 to 1). These declines may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during the holiday period or heightened community awareness. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 16.7% (from 6 to 7), a slight increase that contrasts with the area’s overall downward trend. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44% of all crimes, yet this rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average. The sharp rise in ‘other crime’—doubling from 1 to 2 incidents—suggests a need for further investigation into unclassified incidents. The area’s violent crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, a pattern consistent with rural areas where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced conflict.

Rural Arun’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which remains 38% higher. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that may reflect the relatively small population of 11,324. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, underscoring the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though such comparisons are context-dependent and influenced by factors such as population density and local policing strategies. The decrease in overall crime appears to be driven by a sharp drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 53.8% month-on-month, suggesting seasonal or community-specific factors may have contributed to this trend.