Yapton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Yapton’s overall crime rate in September 2023 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This improvement, consistent with the area’s historically lower crime rates compared to the national average, reflects the characteristics of a built-up area within Arun, where community cohesion and relatively low population density may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.2% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 27% below the UK average for the same category. The second most frequent crime was criminal damage and arson, with 8 incidents reported, a figure that was 100% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be linked to the area’s specific infrastructure, such as older buildings or public spaces that are more susceptible to such offences. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common category, saw a notable 53.3% decrease from August, influenced by the seasonal transition, as fewer residents remained in the area during the summer months. The broader seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have contributed to the mix of crime types observed, with increased foot traffic affecting both public order and property-related incidents. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the sharp rise in public order offences highlights a need for targeted local strategies to address this growing concern.

September 2023 saw a sharp 500% increase in public order offences, rising from one to six incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to the start of the academic year and the return of students to the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 53.3% compared to August, a significant decline that may reflect successful community interventions or seasonal factors such as reduced evening activity. Other theft increased by 200%, from one to three incidents, suggesting a need for targeted awareness around personal belongings in public spaces. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 29.2% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 27% below the UK average for the same category. The stark contrast between Yapton’s 0.9 per 1,000 rate for public order and the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000 underscores local challenges in managing this category, which may require tailored policing strategies. A resident might find the 13.7% reduction in overall crime rate compared to the UK average reassuring, though the rise in public order offences warrants attention.

Yapton’s crime rate in September 2023 fell to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 14.2% drop from the previous month’s 8.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the local trend of seasonal adjustments, as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, with reduced outdoor activity in the area’s parks and public spaces. On a daily basis, Yapton saw an average of 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 144 residents, a rate that places the area in a relatively safer position compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 6,931, this translates to a low monthly exposure, suggesting that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The decrease from August may reflect the easing of summer-related pressures, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas or seasonal events, which often correlate with higher crime rates in similar built-up areas. However, the drop is not uniform across all categories, with some types showing sharp increases that require closer examination.