Yapton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yapton's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 14.1% below the UK average of 7.1. This position reflects a pattern of consistently lower crime rates compared to the national average, a trend that has persisted for several months. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 19.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 19.1%), and criminal damage and arson (7 incidents, 16.7%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up area within Arun, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to the relatively low levels of violent crime. However, the seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may explain the lower overall crime rate, as outdoor crimes like burglary and anti-social behaviour typically peak in warmer months. The spike in criminal damage and arson (85% above UK average) raises questions about local factors, though this category remains a small share of total crimes. The data also highlights Yapton's unique profile: while property crimes like burglary are significantly higher than the UK average (133% above), violent crimes are lower (52% below UK average). This contrast suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the area's low population density and established residential character likely influencing crime patterns.

February 2024 saw a sharp decline in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 61.9% to 8 incidents, the lowest level in this category since at least January 2024. This decrease may partly explain the overall 20.8% monthly drop in the area's crime rate. However, property crimes rose in specific categories: burglary doubled to 5 incidents (up 150%), while drug-related crimes and bicycle theft both saw 100% increases. These spikes contrast with the UK average, where burglary and criminal damage are significantly lower. Violence and sexual offences in Yapton are 52% below the UK average, a gap that widened in February as national figures for this category remained stable. Residents may find the 14.1% UK comparison particularly relevant, as it highlights Yapton's consistent performance relative to the national trend.

Yapton's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 20.8% drop from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This decline places the area 14.1% below the UK average, a position it has maintained for several months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in February, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a ratio that suggests a relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. With a population of 6,931, this translates to a manageable level of exposure for residents. The reduction in violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 61.9% from 21 to 8, may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity in winter. However, the rise in burglary and drug-related crimes—both doubling from previous month figures—requires closer attention to local dynamics.