Wick (Arun) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The per-capita risk of experiencing crime in Wick (Arun) during May 2024 was 8.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, placing the area 6% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to a 1-in-113 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that may feel more tangible when considering the local context of a built-up area within Arun. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.1% of all reported incidents (45 cases) — 20% higher than the UK average. This trend may partly reflect the area's seasonal dynamics, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising and associated risks. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 20.3% of crimes (24 cases), a rate 24% above the UK average. The data also reveals a 27% higher incidence of public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) compared to national figures, suggesting that community cohesion efforts may need to be recalibrated during peak social seasons. While shoplifting rates (0.4 per 1,000) remain 38% below the UK average, the area's limited retail presence likely plays a role in this disparity. These patterns underscore the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and national crime trends, even in relatively small built-up areas.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 200% rise in possession of weapons (from 1 to 3 incidents) and a 100% increase in drug-related crimes (from 1 to 2). These spikes contrast with a dramatic 85.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 7 to 1. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violent crimes (45 cases) outpacing property crimes (31 cases) for the first time in recent months. Wick (Arun) remains 38% below the UK average for shoplifting (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a trend likely linked to the area's limited retail density compared to larger urban centres. Residents may find the 29% above-average rate for burglary (0.4 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as this mirrors national patterns of increased property crime during spring months when weather improves outdoor activity. The 66.7% surge in 'other theft' cases also highlights a growing vulnerability in non-retail environments, though the underlying causes remain unclear without further data.

Wick (Arun)'s crime rate rose to 8.9 per 1,000 in May 2024, a 20.3% increase from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly 4 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, with one crime occurring for every 113 residents over the course of the month. While this rate remains slightly above the UK average (8.4 per 1,000), the local context reveals a stark contrast in crime type distribution. For instance, violence and sexual offences in Wick (Arun) occur at 3.4 per 1,000 — 20% higher than the UK average — a disparity that may reflect the area's seasonal rhythms, such as increased socialising during longer evenings. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that residents face a higher risk of encountering anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), though this is tempered by significantly lower rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) than the UK (0.5 per 1,000). These figures suggest that while the area is not immune to national trends, its unique demographic and geographic factors shape the local crime profile in distinct ways.