Yapton Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Yapton’s crime profile in March 2023 reveals a marked divergence from the UK average, with the area’s overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents standing 30.3% below the national figure. This disparity is most pronounced in categories like public order offences, where Yapton’s rate was 38% lower than the UK average, and in shoplifting, which was 80% below the national benchmark. The dominance of violent crimes — accounting for 43.2% of total incidents — contrasts with the UK pattern, where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. This shift may be influenced by local factors, such as the area’s built-up character within Arun, which could see higher foot traffic in certain areas or different policing priorities. Seasonal context also plays a role: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings may have contributed to an increase in violent crimes, which often peak during periods of extended daylight. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that Yapton’s environment — likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces within a larger rural district — may foster conditions that deter criminal activity. The category of 'other crime' stood out as the sole type exceeding the UK average by 100%, though this could reflect reporting discrepancies or niche local issues. These patterns, when viewed alongside the UK comparison, highlight Yapton’s unique position as a relatively safe built-up area within a region that generally experiences higher crime rates.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 43.2% of total incidents — a higher share than property crimes, which made up 27.0%. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes typically constitute a smaller proportion of reported incidents. The category of 'other crime' stood out as the only type significantly above the UK average, with a rate 100% higher than the national benchmark. This anomaly may reflect underreporting in other categories or a specific local factor. Meanwhile, public order offences in Yapton were 38% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s likely quieter, more residential character. For residents, the most concrete insight is the 80% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average — a figure that may partly explain the lower retail crime rates observed in the area despite its built-up status.

Yapton's March 2023 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents stands 30.3% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently lower-than-national crime profile. Over the 31 days of March, the area recorded an average of one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s historical trend of relatively low criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 6,931, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 187 residents — a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that is directly relatable to local residents. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful in a built-up area like Yapton, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to maintaining lower crime levels. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the presence of specific crime types, the overall burden of crime remains proportionally lighter than the UK average. This contrast is most visible in categories like public order offences, where Yapton’s rate is 38% below the UK average, suggesting a potential link to the area’s character as a quieter, more residential built-up zone within Arun.