Wick (Arun) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wick (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 28.4% above the UK average of 6.7. This figure, though not unprecedented for the area, highlights a significant divergence from national trends. The most striking anomaly is the rate of shoplifting, which stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents—158% above the UK average. This suggests a localised pattern that may be linked to the area's retail environment or seasonal factors, as February typically sees lower foot traffic in commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all crimes, a 32% increase over the UK average, indicating a concentration of violent crime that may be influenced by the built-up area's social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remained a notable category at 0.8 per 1,000, reflecting community tensions or the impact of winter conditions on social interactions. The seasonal context of February—a low point for outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the shift in crime types, with indoor and community-based incidents rising while property crimes, such as burglary, declined. The area's built-up nature, combined with its position within Arun, likely creates a unique microcosm of urban and rural influences, where limited police resources and community engagement play a pivotal role in shaping crime patterns.

February saw a dramatic 150% month-on-month increase in public order offences, rising from four to ten incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in burglary cases, which fell from six to three. Shoplifting, though still the second-most common crime at 18.4% of total incidents, decreased by 25% from 28 to 21 cases. This reduction may reflect seasonal factors, as winter months typically see lower retail footfall, though the rate remains 158% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36% of all crimes and 32% above the national average. The sharp rise in public disorder offences, coupled with a drop in property crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity toward more immediate, low-threshold incidents. For residents, the 150% increase in public order offences—a category that includes anti-social behaviour and disorderly conduct—may be a particular concern for local community safety.

Wick (Arun)'s crime rate in February 2025 rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.9% increase from the previous month's 7.6. This shift positions the area 28.4% above the UK average, a gap that has widened despite a slight decline in some categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day, reflecting a persistent local challenge. When scaled to population, this equates to one reported crime for every 117 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while not extreme, underscores the need for continued vigilance. The increase in violent crime and public order offences may partly explain the rise, though seasonal factors such as reduced daylight and pre-spring activity patterns could also play a role. Comparing this to the previous month, the shift in crime mix—particularly the drop in burglary and rise in public disorder—suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity toward more visible, community-based incidents.