Rural Arun Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 11,324 residents, March 2025 saw 64 crimes reported, translating to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people. This figure places Rural Arun 26.9% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's rural character and lower population density. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (32.8% of total), criminal damage and arson (17.2%), and anti-social behaviour (15.6%). These patterns align with the built-up nature of the area within Arun, where community-focused policing and local engagement likely contribute to lower violent crime rates. However, the prominence of criminal damage and arson, which are 75% above the UK average, suggests specific vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes—may influence crime dynamics, particularly in areas with outdoor spaces or community events. While violent crime remains below the UK average, the relatively high rate of property damage highlights a need for targeted interventions in this category. The overall crime rate, though low, reflects a balanced profile with no single crime type dominating, indicating a diverse set of challenges that require tailored approaches to community safety.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents doubling from 1 to 2, a 100% increase. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the start of spring shopping activity or changes in retail patterns as the area transitions to longer evenings. Meanwhile, possession of weapons, a category typically low in rural areas, also doubled from 0 to 1. In contrast, burglary rates dropped dramatically, falling from 8 to 1—an 87.5% decrease—potentially linked to increased community vigilance or seasonal changes in property usage. The violent crime category, at 21 incidents, remains 30% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, while criminal damage and arson, at 1.0 per 1,000, are 75% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This divergence suggests that while violent crime remains low, property-related damage is a growing concern in the area.

Rural Arun's crime rate in March 2025 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 23.9% decline from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This marks a significant drop, with daily crime averaging just 2 incidents per day across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. For a population of 11,324, this rate places Rural Arun well below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels. The reduction in burglary, which fell from 8 to 1, and public order offences, which dropped from 7 to 2, may reflect seasonal patterns as evenings lengthen and community activity shifts. However, the daily crime count remains a tangible metric for residents, illustrating that while the area is relatively safe, vigilance is still necessary in specific contexts.