Crime Rate in River: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in River

The total recorded crimes in River, Arun, UK in May 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a River crime rate of 3.45 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 River, encompassing approximately 53,084 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (27.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
River Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • High Street with total crimes: 23
  • Old Market Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is River?

To understand the safety of River, we need to analyze River crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, River reported a higher crime volume than the Arun average, with 2,183 crimes compared to 675. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, River witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, River experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 1,713 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, River witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, River has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

River Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the River has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Arun, UK

In 2024, the total River crimes were 2,183. The crime rate of River in 2024 was 79.31 (year) or 6.61 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in River were around 1,713 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.84 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (River)CrimesRank (River)CrimesRank (River)
Hotham118 41,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington106 51,416 2919 5
Barnham136 21,099 5952 4
Marine124 31,274 3999 3
Bersted84 7986 6774 6
Yapton88 6839 8452 10
Orchard63 9662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton60 10876 7593 8
Angmering & Findon80 8716 9488 9
Rustington East46 12509 12359 11
Felpham West45 13589 11356 12
Pevensey52 11499 13332 13
Rustington West31 14363 15301 14
Brookfield29 15369 14291 15
East Preston26 17255 18242 16
Pagham28 16335 16237 17
Beach20 20318 17187 19
Aldwick West17 21209 20217 18
Felpham East24 18210 19144 23
Middleton-on-Sea21 19193 22170 22
Aldwick East12 23183 23186 20
Ferring15 22202 21179 21

River Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202513
February 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 202420
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202534
March 202527
February 202516
December 20249
November 202418
October 202419
September 202432
August 202436
July 202422
June 202454
May 202427

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202551
March 202554
February 202540
December 202442
November 202447
October 202461
September 202468
August 202456
July 202467
June 2024136
May 202455

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
December 202421
November 202420
October 202424
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
May 20242

A total of 309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202519
February 202531
December 202416
November 202413
October 202430
September 202427
August 202426
July 202434
June 202464
May 202423

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

High Crime Locations River in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Burglary1
2. High Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Old Market Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Windmill Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Sparks Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Bayford Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Church Approach (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Duke'S Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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