Crime Rate in Arun: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arun

The total recorded crimes in Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 1,408 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arun crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arun, encompassing approximately 164,887 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (467) incidents (11.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (288) incidents (26.87% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (124) incidents (24.00% increase)
Arun Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • High Street with total crimes: 23
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 15

Arun Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Arun?

To understand the safety of Arun, we need to analyze Arun crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Arun has recorded 15,518 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 94.11 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 158 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,814 crimes with a crime rate of 71.65, ranking it 234 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Sussex:

    • In 2024, Arun reported a higher crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 15,518 crimes compared to 11,987. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Arun recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Arun experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Sussex average, with 11,814 crimes compared to 9,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Arun recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Arun is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Arun has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Arun Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, River (183 crimes), and the safest, Aldwick East (12 crimes), is 171 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Arun.

Similarly, the area of Bognor Regis Central (219 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ferring & Kingston Gorse (15 crimes), with a difference of 204 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Arun.

Most Dangerous Wards:

River183
Barnham136
Marine124
Hotham118
Courtwick with Toddington106

Safest Wards:

Middleton-on-Sea21
Beach20
Aldwick West17
Ferring15
Aldwick East12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bognor Regis Central219
Littlehampton West and River169
Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton146
Wick & Toddington106
Angmering South90

Safest Areas:

Nyetimber & Pagham35
East Preston & Rustington East30
Middleton-on-Sea25
Aldwick22
Ferring & Kingston Gorse15

Arun Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arun has recorded 1,408 crimes with crime rate of 8.54 ranking 134th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2024, the total Arun crimes were 15,518. The crime rate of Arun in 2024 was 94.11 (year) or 7.84 (month) ranking it 158 danzarous in the UK. Arun ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arun were around 11,814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.65 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking 234 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Arun ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Arun

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham876 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex911 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester933 510,251 57,627 5
Adur534 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing947 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,480 117,977 113,941 1

Arun Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (467 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (288 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (419 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (227 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (421 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (207 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 353 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 167 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 336 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (398 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (163 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (401 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (147 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (390 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (165 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (434 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (281 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 474 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 235 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (850 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (422 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20252
February 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416

A total of 144 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 202513
December 202412
November 202420
October 202410
September 202411
August 202417
July 202417
June 202414

A total of 953 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202572
March 202572
February 202576
December 202483
November 202466
October 202455
September 202471
August 202493
July 2024110
June 2024172

A total of 563 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202559
March 202562
February 202548
December 202428
November 202447
October 202454
September 202446
August 202438
July 202452
June 202474

A total of 784 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202564
March 202564
February 202561
December 2024107
November 202490
October 202490
September 202436
August 202450
July 202452
June 2024102

A total of 1117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025115
April 202599
March 202596
February 202571
December 202464
November 202489
October 202477
September 202492
August 202494
July 2024104
June 2024216

A total of 354 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202536
March 202537
February 202555
December 202424
November 202433
October 202423
September 202425
August 202422
July 202425
June 202446

A total of 1325 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025100
March 2025115
February 202581
December 2024117
November 2024117
October 2024105
September 202494
August 2024128
July 2024120
June 2024224

A total of 193 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202526
March 202519
February 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 20247
August 202414
July 202413
June 202444

A total of 1686 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 2025156
March 2025160
February 2025167
December 2024122
November 2024132
October 2024132
September 2024114
August 2024146
July 2024162
June 2024294

A total of 4944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 412.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 850 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025467
April 2025419
March 2025421
February 2025353
January 20251
December 2024336
November 2024398
October 2024401
September 2024390
August 2024434
July 2024474
June 2024850

A total of 2367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 215.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 422 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025288
April 2025227
March 2025207
February 2025129
December 2024103
November 2024163
October 2024147
September 2024165
August 2024281
July 2024235
June 2024422

A total of 342 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202521
March 202535
February 202528
December 202441
November 202427
October 202421
September 202416
August 202423
July 202422
June 202474

High Crime Locations Arun in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arun postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Other theft2
2. High Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Oxford Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery1
4. Fontwell Close (Map)
Total14
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
5. Wandleys Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Station Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Other crime1

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