Wick (Arun) Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wick (Arun)’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.6% above the UK average of 7.8. This figure, while slightly elevated, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.0%) and public order offences (9.4%). These rates suggest that the area’s crime profile is shaped by social dynamics in built-up environments, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of violent and disorderly incidents. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and changing routines, likely influenced patterns: for instance, public order offences were 45% above the UK average, possibly linked to increased foot traffic or social gatherings. Conversely, shoplifting saw a significant decline, though it remained 12% below the UK average, indicating that local retail security measures or seasonal shopping patterns may have played a role. The area’s crime profile appears to balance higher rates of violent and anti-social crimes with lower rates of property-related offences, a contrast that could reflect both demographic characteristics and effective local policing strategies. This profile underscores the need for targeted approaches to address the specific challenges of maintaining public order in a built-up area while leveraging opportunities for further reductions in property crime.

March 2025 saw a 61.9% drop in shoplifting, from 21 to 8 incidents, the largest single-month decrease in this category. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the early spring transition. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 7.3%, from 41 to 38, a shift that could reflect changes in community activity as days lengthened. However, other categories rose sharply: drugs-related crimes surged 150%, from 2 to 5, while burglary doubled to 6 incidents. These increases contrast with the UK average for burglary, which was 0.3 per 1,000, making Wick (Arun)’s rate 79% higher. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also showed upward trends, with the latter 45% above the UK average. Shoplifting’s drop to 0.6 per 1,000—12% below the UK average—suggests targeted interventions or seasonal retail dynamics may have played a role. Residents may find the 61.9% reduction in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it directly impacts local businesses and community safety perceptions.

Wick (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, marking a 7.0% decrease from February’s 8.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns as longer evenings and the transition to spring may have influenced public behaviour. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in March, a figure that, while consistent with local rhythms, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a ratio that contextualises the impact of crime on the local community. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable given the area’s population of 13,288, highlighting that while crime is present, it remains proportionally lower than in some UK regions. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Wick (Arun) is not a high-crime area by national standards, despite the 2.6% above UK average rate. This contrast may reflect local initiatives or demographic factors that mitigate crime risks in the built-up area.