Rural Arun Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rural Arun, 5.1 crimes were reported in February 2026 — a figure 20.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly two crimes per day for the area's 11,324 residents. The crime profile shows a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and other theft (13 incidents) accounting for over half of all reported crimes. This dual focus contrasts with many UK areas where property crime typically dominates. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — likely contributes to the lower overall rate compared to busier periods. The area's built-up character within Arun may influence crime patterns, with limited retail or nightlife hubs reducing opportunities for shoplifting or public order offences compared to larger towns. However, the high proportion of violent crimes suggests local factors such as community tensions or interpersonal disputes may play a role, though this remains speculative without further data. The relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) aligns with the area's rural nature, where homes are often more spread out and less targeted than in densely populated regions. These patterns highlight how geography and local demographics shape crime risk in ways distinct from national averages.

February 2026 saw significant shifts in crime types, with public order offences jumping 200% from one to three incidents — a stark increase that may reflect seasonal changes in community behaviour during colder months. Other crime categories also rose sharply, with 'other crime' tripling from zero to three incidents, suggesting unclassified or emerging issues warranting further investigation. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell 66.7% from three to one incident, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during February's typically quiet retail period. The most alarming UK comparison lies in 'other theft', which was 186% above the national average (1.2 vs 0.4 per 1,000). This could indicate unique vulnerabilities in the area's property management systems or unmet security needs. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped 50% from two to one incident, due to shorter winter nights limiting opportunities for car-related offences. The violent crime category, though still below the UK average for its type (1.9 vs 2.3 per 1,000), rose 69.2% from 13 to 22 incidents — a change that, while not exceeding the national average, may signal local stressors such as seasonal isolation or increased domestic disputes during colder months. These fluctuations underscore how specific local conditions can amplify or mitigate crime trends even within broader national patterns.

The crime rate in February 2026 (5.1 per 1,000) marked a 29% increase from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000 — a shift that, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms: a resident has a 1-in-195 chance of experiencing a crime during February. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average for similar areas, which typically see rates closer to 1-in-150. The daily crime count of two incidents per day in Rural Arun contrasts with larger urban centres where daily rates often exceed five per 1,000 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area's crime rate is below the UK average, the 29% month-on-month rise suggests vigilance may be warranted as February transitions into March. This increase, combined with the 20.3% gap from the UK average, highlights a unique balance between relative safety and local fluctuations. The built-up nature of the area within Arun — distinct from purely rural zones — likely influences this profile, offering both the connectivity of a settlement and the spatial separation that reduces certain types of crime. These factors collectively shape a risk profile that is neither exceptionally high nor alarmingly low, but one that requires ongoing monitoring as seasonal patterns evolve.