Wick (Arun) Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Wick (Arun)’s crime profile in December 2023, accounting for 46.8% of all reported incidents, a figure that significantly outpaces other categories. This focus on violent crime, despite the area’s overall rate being 19.4% below the UK average, highlights the combination of local demographics and seasonal pressures. The month’s crime profile aligns with the typical rhythms of a small built-up area: with Christmas shopping and party season in full swing, the combination of dark evenings and increased social gatherings likely contributed to the spike in violent incidents. While the overall rate remains low, the dominance of violence and sexual offences raises questions about localised factors—such as the presence of transient populations or limited community resources—that may amplify such crimes during peak social periods. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower than the UK average, showed notable fluctuations, with the former declining by 22.2% and the latter dropping by 40% compared to November. These changes may reflect both improved policing efforts and the natural ebb and flow of community activity during the holiday season. The area’s vehicle crime rate, meanwhile, remained 33% above the UK average, pointing to specific vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or transportation networks that warrant further analysis. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions in violent crime prevention, while celebrating the area’s success in maintaining a crime rate well below national benchmarks.

December 2023 marked a 200% surge in drugs-related offences, rising from one incident to three, a stark contrast to the previous month. This spike, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect increased social activity during the festive season or changes in local enforcement priorities. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 40%, likely linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas as the month progressed. Violence and sexual offences, though still the dominant category, decreased by 20% compared to November, possibly due to heightened police presence during the Christmas shopping period. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 22.2%, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns where community cohesion improves during holidays. Wick (Arun)’s vehicle crime rate remains 33% above the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as commuter parking or rural road networks—may contribute to this disparity. Residents should be aware that shoplifting. remains 39% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures in the area.

Wick (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in December 2023, a 17.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This downward trend positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with crime levels 19.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 173 residents. This figure, while modest, underscores the relatively low risk profile of Wick (Arun) compared to other regions. The population context further highlights the scale: with 13,288 residents, even a small number of incidents can be amplified in perception. However, the localised nature of crime here—such as vehicle crime concentrated in specific areas—suggests targeted community engagement may be more effective than broad policing strategies. The drop in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, alongside the rise in drugs-related incidents, indicates shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal or demographic factors rather than systemic issues.