Rustington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rustington, 4.4 crimes were recorded in May 2024 — a rate 47.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 0.0044 for each resident, a figure that, while non-zero, underscores the area’s comparative safety. The top crime type was violence and sexual offences (28.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.3%) and shoplifting (14.6%). These patterns may reflect Rustington’s character as a built-up area within Arun, where community policing and local initiatives likely contribute to lower rates. The 54% gap between Rustington’s violence rate (1.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) suggests effective community engagement or lower population density reducing conflict opportunities. However, the 9% above-UK-average shoplifting rate hints at challenges in retail crime prevention, possibly linked to the area’s commercial hubs. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour, consistent with increased socialising and outdoor activity. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the interplay between seasonal factors and local characteristics provides context for understanding these figures.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences tripled from one to three incidents, a 200% increase that may reflect seasonal changes or unmet demand during extended social hours. Anti-social behaviour rose by 76.5% (17 to 30), potentially linked to longer evenings and bank holidays encouraging outdoor gatherings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 55.6% (18 to 8), due to reduced vehicle movement or increased security measures. Shoplifting, the third most common crime, remained 9% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting local retail challenges despite overall low rates. The 100% drop in robbery (from 3 to 1) contrasts sharply with the rise in anti-social behaviour, illustrating a combination of crime types. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing drug-related activity and public order concerns.

Rustington’s crime rate in May 2024 remained stable compared to April, with a 1.4% change — a negligible shift in absolute terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of approximately 0.0044 per person. This is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one in every 118 residents affected monthly. Locally, the daily crime count averaged five incidents, a figure that aligns with the area’s low overall rate. While this suggests a relatively safe environment, the 226-resident ratio underscores that no community is entirely immune to crime. The stability in rates may reflect consistent policing efforts or the area’s inherent characteristics, such as its built-up yet low-density nature, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the slight increase in anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents suggests areas for further monitoring.