Rural Arun Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent crime category in Rural Arun for September 2025, accounting for 47.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, is 3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the area in September was 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively lower crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant category, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the start of university term activities, which could increase social interactions and potential conflicts. Property crimes, while lower than the UK average, show a different distribution, with criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) significantly above the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000. This could reflect local characteristics such as the presence of older housing stock or community-specific issues that contribute to such incidents. The area’s low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) further distinguish it from national trends, due to its rural character and lower population density. September’s seasonal context—back-to-school activities and university freshers—may have influenced crime patterns, though the data suggests a combination of factors that require careful analysis.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Rural Arun. Burglary increased by 100% compared to August, rising from 0 to 1 incident, marking a significant uptick in this category. This could be linked to seasonal changes, such as the return of students to university accommodation or shifts in household occupancy during the term. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 70% (from 20 to 6 incidents), and other theft fell sharply by 71.4% (from 14 to 4 incidents), suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during this period. The crime mix also shifted, with violent crimes maintaining their dominance (47.5% of total) while property crimes remained relatively low. Criminal damage and arson rose by 50% (from 6 to 9 incidents), a figure 51% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This increase may reflect local challenges, such as community tensions or specific environmental factors. Residents might find the 29.7% reduction in overall crime rate compared to the UK average reassuring, though the spike in criminal damage and arson deserves closer attention. These findings illustrate the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by both seasonal rhythms and local conditions.

Rural Arun’s crime rate in September 2025 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 27.1% decline from August’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This reduction, though significant, must be contextualised within the area’s broader demographic profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that may seem high to some residents but is consistent with the local context of a built-up rural area. When scaled to the population of 11,324 residents, this equates to one reported crime for every 192 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk, though this is an aggregate figure and does not reflect daily fluctuations. Compared to the UK average, Rural Arun’s overall crime rate remains lower, but specific categories like criminal damage and arson show stark deviations. The area’s crime profile, therefore, reflects a combination of factors—its rural character, seasonal dynamics, and community-specific influences—that shape both its relative safety and the types of crimes that occur. While the decline from August is encouraging, the rise in certain categories underscores the need for targeted local responses.