Wick (Arun) Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a notable shift in Wick (Arun)'s crime profile, with an overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—6.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively safer profile compared to the national trend. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 48.4% of all incidents, a rate 31% above the UK average. Public order offences followed at 10.8%, also significantly higher than the national figure. These trends may be influenced by the season: Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings could have contributed to increased public disorder and interpersonal conflicts. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary rates were below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 33% below and burglary at 71% below. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s character—a mix of residential and commercial zones where community engagement and policing efforts mitigate certain types of crime. The relatively low burglary rate could indicate effective security measures or a lower density of high-value properties, while the surge in public order offences might be tied to transient populations or event-related congestion. As winter deepens, the interplay of seasonal factors and local demographics will likely shape future trends, though the data for November suggests a nuanced picture of both risk and resilience.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2023 was the 100% increase in 'other crime,' rising from one incident to two. This category, which includes non-specific or unclassified offences, saw a sharp uptick despite no clear explanation in the data. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 80%, jumping from five to nine incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes or increased traffic during Black Friday shopping. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 18.4%, from 38 to 45, a figure that places this category 31% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence from the national trend suggests local factors—such as the area’s proximity to high-traffic zones or community events—may be influencing outcomes. Meanwhile, burglary and drug-related crimes both declined sharply, with burglary dropping by 80% (from five to one) and drugs falling by 66.7% (from three to one), reflecting reduced activity during the quieter winter months.

Wick (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, a 19.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.7 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while measurable, does not immediately suggest a high-risk environment. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 143 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents without overstating their impact. The drop in burglary and drug-related crimes, coupled with the sharp rise in other crime categories, highlights shifting patterns that may be influenced by local events or seasonal factors. Residents may find the 1-in-143 monthly exposure figure useful for assessing relative safety, though it should be interpreted alongside other metrics for a fuller picture.