Wick (Arun) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Wick (Arun)’s crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 46.1% of all reported crimes and 21% above the UK average. With 41 incidents recorded, this category far outpaces shoplifting (10.1%) and criminal damage (7.9%), reflecting a stark contrast to the national trend where violent crime contributes less to overall rates. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 4.3% below the UK average, a position that may be partly explained by the low incidence of anti-social behaviour (46% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (46% below). Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these figures: the holiday season’s combination of dark evenings, empty homes, and increased social gatherings may have intensified personal conflicts, while the Christmas shopping peak could have contributed to shoplifting. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime is unusual for a built-up area, suggesting a need to explore localised factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies. The data also highlights the area’s relative success in curbing anti-social behaviour, a category that is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting effective community engagement or targeted enforcement. These findings illustrate a combination of national trends and local conditions, with Wick (Arun) demonstrating both strengths and vulnerabilities in its crime profile.

December 2025 saw a 400% surge in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, marking a stark shift in the local crime profile. This increase, coupled with a 133% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 7) and a 100% jump in weapons possession (from 0 to 2), suggests emerging patterns that may reflect seasonal factors or unmet demand. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), potentially linked to reduced traffic during the holiday period. The area’s violent crime rate—3.1 per 1,000—remains 21% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by local social dynamics during the festive season. Public order offences also dropped sharply by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), due to temporary closure of venues or reduced foot traffic. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing drug-related activity and property damage.

Wick (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, a 1.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8. This slight decline suggests a stable trend. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure shows roughly 3 crimes reported each day, translating to one reported crime for every 149 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: over 13,288 people in Wick (Arun), the average individual faces a 0.67% chance of being directly affected by crime in December. While the overall rate is slightly lower than the UK average, specific crime categories like violence and sexual offences show marked divergence. The population context also highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though localised spikes in certain offences, such as drugs and weapons possession, indicate pockets of concern that warrant targeted attention.