Yapton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Yapton's crime rate for October 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 46.2% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime reflects the area's character as a low-density built-up region within Arun, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.3% of all reported crimes (13 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.0%, 6 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (10.0%, 3 incidents). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues rather than large-scale organised crime. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The low levels of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) further indicate a stable environment with limited exposure to high-risk urban dynamics. While the overall crime rate remains well below UK averages, the persistence of violence and sexual offences highlights areas for targeted community engagement and policing focus.

October 2023 saw significant month-on-month reductions in several categories, including an 83.3% drop in public order offences (from 6 to 1), a 66.7% decrease in burglary (from 3 to 1), and a 62.5% decline in criminal damage and arson (from 8 to 3). These reductions contrast with the relatively stable presence of violence and sexual offences, which remain 30% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000). The area's performance in anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) also aligns with UK rates that are 30% and 52% lower respectively, suggesting effective local interventions or environmental factors that deter such crimes. Residents should note that while overall crime rates remain historically low, the proportion of violent crimes (43.3% of total) indicates a need for continued vigilance in addressing interpersonal conflicts, particularly during periods of reduced visibility and increased social gatherings associated with seasonal events.

Yapton's October 2023 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 represents a 37.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000, illustrating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 231 residents. This low frequency is particularly notable given Yapton's population of 6,931, which scales the monthly exposure to roughly 1.4% of the population encountering a crime. Compared to the UK average, Yapton's performance in categories such as burglary (71% below UK average) and public order offences (83% below) underscores its relative safety. However, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences at 43.3% of all crimes highlights a disparity in risk distribution. The area's population-scaled context suggests that while individual risk remains minimal, targeted efforts to address interpersonal crime may yield further improvements. These figures provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding their local security environment relative to both national standards and historical trends within Yapton itself.