Wick (Arun) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a combination of crime trends in Wick (Arun), a built-up area within Arun. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents placed the area 6.8% below the UK average, a position that reflects both effective policing and the area’s unique characteristics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all incidents, a figure 5% above the UK average. This may be influenced by the area’s proximity to nightlife hubs or commuter corridors, where late-night activity can escalate tensions. Vehicle crime, at 12.2% of total incidents, was 100% above the UK average, a disparity likely tied to the area’s reliance on road transport and potential gaps in vehicle security measures. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the post-Black Friday retail rush, may have contributed to spikes in certain categories. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, at 12.2% of incidents, was 25% below the UK average, reflecting community engagement initiatives or a lower density of public spaces fostering conflict. The data also highlights a stark contrast in property crime: while shoplifting was 5% below the UK average, vehicle crime’s surge underscores the need for targeted interventions. These patterns, when viewed through the lens of the area’s built-up nature and seasonal rhythms, suggest a dynamic landscape where localised efforts and national trends intersect.

November 2025 saw a 300% increase in 'Other crime', the most dramatic month-on-month swing, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. This category, which includes unclassified or multifaceted offences, may reflect underreported or evolving criminal activity. Concurrently, vehicle crime jumped 120%, from 5 to 11, a figure 100% above the UK average. This surge could be tied to increased retail activity around Black Friday or vulnerabilities in vehicle security in the area. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 76.9%, from 13 to 3, linked to reduced public events following Bonfire Night. The breakdown also shows violence and sexual offences at 40% of total crimes, 5% above the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s built-up nature and potential for late-night incidents. These shifts underscore the volatility of crime patterns and the need for targeted responses.

Wick (Arun) recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a 4.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1. This represents 3 crimes per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area’s daily rhythms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a snapshot of exposure relative to the population of 13,288. While this rate remains below the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals local patterns: vehicle crime, for instance, is 100% above the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s reliance on road transport and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security. The drop in criminal damage and arson by 76.9% may indicate seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings after Bonfire Night. These figures, when considered alongside the area’s built-up character, suggest a mix of urban pressures and localized influences shaping the crime profile.