Crime Rate in Arun: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arun

The total recorded crimes in Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 1,410 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arun crime rate of 8.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (461) incidents (-10.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (320) incidents (26.98% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (130) incidents (13.04% increase)
Arun Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Wandleys Close with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

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 (193 crimes), and the safest, Ferring (15 crimes), is 178 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Arun.

Similarly, the area of Bognor Regis Central (195 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ferring & Kingston Gorse (16 crimes), with a difference of 179 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Arun.

Most Dangerous Wards:

River193
Bersted125
Marine121
Courtwick with Toddington114
Barnham106

Safest Wards:

East Preston26
Aldwick East25
Felpham East20
Aldwick West18
Ferring15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bognor Regis Central195
Littlehampton West and River176
Westergate, Eastergate & Walberton114
Wick & Toddington114
North Bersted102

Safest Areas:

Middleton-on-Sea38
East Preston & Rustington East36
Aldwick36
Angmering North, Patching & Findon29
Ferring & Kingston Gorse16

Arun Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Arun has recorded 1,410 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 ranking 160th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham839 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex1,026 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester1,009 510,251 57,627 5
Adur547 36,634 35,775 3
Worthing1,015 212,678 210,305 2
Crawley1,453 117,977 113,941 1

Arun Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 461 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 320 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (513 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (252 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202533
May 202528
April 202536
March 202537
February 202555
December 202424
November 202433
October 202423
September 202425
August 202422

A total of 739 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202570
May 202568
April 202564
March 202564
February 202561
December 2024107
November 202490
October 202490
September 202436
August 202450

A total of 148 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202512
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 202513
December 202412
November 202420
October 202410
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 1212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 2025116
May 2025124
April 2025100
March 2025115
February 202581
December 2024117
November 2024117
October 2024105
September 202494
August 2024128

A total of 164 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202519
April 202526
March 202519
February 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 1007 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 2025108
May 2025115
April 202599
March 202596
February 202571
December 202464
November 202489
October 202477
September 202492
August 202494

A total of 1475 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 2025115
May 2025101
April 2025156
March 2025160
February 2025167
December 2024122
November 2024132
October 2024132
September 2024114
August 2024146

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202512
April 202512
March 20252
February 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 835 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202583
May 202583
April 202572
March 202572
February 202576
December 202483
November 202466
October 202455
September 202471
August 202493

A total of 538 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202551
May 202555
April 202559
March 202562
February 202548
December 202428
November 202447
October 202454
September 202446
August 202438

A total of 4594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 382.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 513 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025461
June 2025513
May 2025467
April 2025419
March 2025421
February 2025353
January 20251
December 2024336
November 2024398
October 2024401
September 2024390
August 2024434

A total of 2282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 207.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025320
June 2025252
May 2025288
April 2025227
March 2025207
February 2025129
December 2024103
November 2024163
October 2024147
September 2024165
August 2024281

A total of 312 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202534
May 202534
April 202521
March 202535
February 202528
December 202441
November 202427
October 202421
September 202416
August 202423

High Crime Locations Arun in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences12
Robbery4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
2. Wandleys Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Robbery1
4. High Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Drugs2
5. Sussex Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Drugs1
6. Kingsmead (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2

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