Rustington Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rustington's crime profile in April 2023 revealed a combination of local and national trends, with the area's overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 remaining 45.3% below the UK average. This figure, while showing a 34.8% increase from March, still positions Rustington as significantly safer than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.6%) and criminal damage (9.9%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Arun, where community interactions and seasonal transitions may influence crime dynamics. April's Easter period and spring weather likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have amplified certain categories of crime. However, the area's performance against the UK average suggests effective local measures in mitigating more severe offences. The relatively low rates of burglary (1.3% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (3.3%) compared to national figures could reflect the absence of high-density commercial zones or robust community policing initiatives. Bicycle theft was 43% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the presence of cycling infrastructure or seasonal commuting patterns. These data points illustrate how Rustington's unique geographic and social profile shapes its crime profile, even as national trends exert broader influences.

April 2023 saw dramatic increases in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 340% from 5 to 22 incidents. This surge, while not uncommon in spring, suggests heightened tensions during Easter-related events or seasonal transitions. Other theft also jumped by 133%, from 3 to 7 cases, indicating potential vulnerabilities in household security during holiday periods. Robbery, previously absent in March, emerged with three reported incidents, a 100% increase that warrants caution in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained 31% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000, suggesting local factors—perhaps community cohesion or effective policing—mitigate these categories. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 78% compared to the UK average, potentially reflecting lower traffic volumes or successful deterrence strategies in Rustington's built-up area.

Rustington's crime rate rose by 34.8% in April 2023 compared to March's 3.0 per 1,000, reaching 4.1 per 1,000. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of spring, when outdoor activity intensifies and Easter-related gatherings may contribute to higher social interactions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 reported crimes each day during the month, a figure that, while lower than many urban centres, reflects local dynamics. Over the course of April, one crime was reported for roughly every 245 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate. This statistic provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to national averages. The population of 37,057 means that even with the rate increase, the absolute number of incidents remains manageable within the community's scale. This perspective helps frame the data as a snapshot of local conditions rather than an isolated spike.