Rural Arun Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Rural Arun’s crime picture in September 2024, accounting for 49.3% of all reported crimes. At 33 incidents, this category is the most significant contributor to the area’s overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—23.4% below the UK average. The built-up nature of the area within Arun likely amplifies such crimes, with the start of the academic year potentially contributing to the surge in violence. Other theft. of total crimes, is 70% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), highlighting vulnerabilities in retail environments. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, is 57% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), possibly due to the relatively small population and lower density compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors in September, including the return to school and university freshers’ week, may partly explain the increase in violent crime, as these periods often coincide with heightened social interactions and alcohol-related incidents. However, the drop in shoplifting (80% decrease) and criminal damage (66.7% decrease) suggests a seasonal lull in certain crime types, linked to reduced tourism and the transition from summer to autumn. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of local dynamics, with the built-up environment fostering higher rates of violent and property crime compared to surrounding rural areas, yet maintaining a safer profile than the UK average overall.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 94.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 33 cases. This surge, though still below the UK average per capita (2.6 per 1,000), raises questions about local triggers such as the start of the academic year. Vehicle crime and bicycle theft both doubled compared to August, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in transport infrastructure or increased activity in the built-up area. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 80%, from 5 to 1 incident—a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer tourists in September compared to peak summer months. Other theft also showed a significant spike, with rates 70% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), indicating a need for targeted measures in retail zones. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 60%, potentially linked to the transition from summer to autumn, though this reduction remains an outlier compared to the overall rise in violent crime.

Rural Arun’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight easing in overall crime pressure, though notable shifts within specific categories reveal a more complex picture. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, reflects the built-up nature of the rural environment compared to surrounding areas. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a rate that places the area well below the UK average in several categories. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences (+94.1%) and the doubling of vehicle crime and bicycle theft raise questions about local factors influencing these trends. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area is statistically safer than the UK average overall, specific crime types may demand closer attention. This contrast between aggregate safety and isolated spikes highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.