Rural Arun Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Rural Arun during November 2025 occurred at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, 30% below the UK average for this category. This stark deviation from the national trend highlights a unique pattern in this built-up area within Arun, where violent crime rates remain consistently lower than the UK average despite the month's seasonal context. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places Rural Arun 37% below the UK average of 7.3, a gap that reflects broader community dynamics and local infrastructure. Violent crimes accounted for 38.5% of all incidents, followed by other theft (17.3%) and anti-social behaviour (11.5%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—may have influenced crime patterns, though the lower-than-expected violent crime rate suggests effective local initiatives or community cohesion. The area's built-up character, with limited nightlife and fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban centres, likely contributes to this divergence. Property crimes, while lower than the UK average, remain a concern, with other theft making up nearly a fifth of all incidents. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or burglary, which are both below UK averages, further underscores the area's distinct profile. This data invites consideration of how rural built-up areas balance urban infrastructure with the lower crime rates typically associated with more isolated regions.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents dropping by 66.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a significant decrease from six to two incidents. This decline may be linked to the month's seasonal focus on Black Friday, where heightened police presence or consumer behaviour changes could have contributed. Conversely, other crime, robbery, and drugs all saw 100% increases, with each category rising from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging trends that warrant monitoring, particularly in the context of rural areas where such incidents are less common. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, remained 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the area's limited nightlife and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, was 53% below the UK average, suggesting that community-oriented policing or local social norms may play a role in mitigating such incidents. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately two incidents provides a tangible reference point, though the overall low rate reinforces the area's comparative safety. These findings illustrate the combination of local conditions and national crime trends, with Rural Arun's data offering insights into how built-up rural areas can maintain lower crime rates despite seasonal pressures.

Rural Arun's crime rate in November 2025 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) marked an 18.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7, reflecting a downward trend that contrasts with the UK average's seasonal fluctuations. This reduction, combined with the area's consistently lower crime rates, suggests a stabilising effect in local crime management. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, remains relevant for residents seeking to understand their personal risk exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the population. With a population of 11,324, the area's crime statistics demonstrate how even modest numbers can be contextualised within a smaller community. The comparison to the UK average reveals that Rural Arun's built-up nature—characterised by limited commercial zones and fewer densely populated areas—may contribute to its lower crime rates. While the UK as a whole experiences higher crime rates in urban centres, Rural Arun's data highlights how rural built-up areas can maintain a balance between infrastructure and safety. This analysis underscores the importance of population density and localised factors in shaping crime profiles, offering a nuanced perspective on how rural communities compare to national trends.