Rustington Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rustington, a built-up area within Arun, reported a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a figure that is 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally lower risk profile compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and public order offences (14.1%). These patterns may be influenced by the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school activities and the arrival of university students could contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Rustington’s community and policing strategies may be effective in maintaining public safety. The lower prevalence of property crimes, such as shoplifting (6.7% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (56% below), further reinforces the area’s safety record. While the data does not provide definitive causal explanations, the seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year—likely plays a role in shaping crime trends. This month’s figures illustrate a combination of local factors and national trends, with Rustington consistently performing better than the UK average in multiple categories.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Rustington. Public order offences increased by 137.5%, rising from 8 to 19 incidents, a figure that may reflect the social dynamics of the area during the transition to autumn. Concurrently, shoplifting decreased by 57.1%, aligning with seasonal trends as retail activity typically declines post-summer. A striking rise in drug-related offences was recorded, with a 300% increase from 1 to 4 reported cases, a change that could be linked to the influx of university students during the freshers' period. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, remained 58% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000 residents. This contrast highlights the area's generally safer environment compared to national trends. The decrease in other crime categories, such as 'other crime' (down 50%), further reinforces the stability in Rustington’s crime profile, though the exact reasons for these shifts remain speculative without further data.

Rustington's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, an 18.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5. This downward trend suggests a continued period of relative stability in the area's crime profile. On a daily basis, approximately four crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that, while local to Rustington, offers a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 274 residents, a ratio that places the area in stark contrast to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure underscores the significance of the area’s lower crime rate when viewed through the lens of population density. With a population of 37,057, Rustington’s figures highlight the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced here. The shift from the previous month’s rate may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which could impact outdoor activity patterns and associated crime risks.