Crime Rate in River: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in River

The total recorded crimes in River, Arun, UK in March 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a River crime rate of 2.86 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
River Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Old Market Lane with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the River has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 6.71 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)CrimesRank (Arun)
Hotham110 31,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington101 41,416 2919 5
Marine115 21,274 3999 3
Barnham88 61,099 5952 4
Bersted99 5986 6774 6
Orchard64 8662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton87 7876 7593 8
Yapton61 9839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon56 10716 9488 9
Rustington East30 16509 12359 11
Felpham West39 14589 11356 12
Pevensey48 11499 13332 13
Aldwick West42 12209 20217 18
Brookfield41 13369 14291 15
Rustington West20 21363 15301 14
Pagham30 15335 16237 17
East Preston21 19255 18242 16
Beach22 18318 17187 19
Middleton-on-Sea24 17193 22170 22
Felpham East18 22210 19144 23
Aldwick East20 20183 23186 20
Ferring18 23202 21179 21

River Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202516
December 20249
November 202418
October 202419
September 202432
August 202436
July 202422
June 202454
May 202427
April 202424

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 695 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202540
December 202442
November 202447
October 202461
September 202468
August 202456
July 202467
June 2024136
May 202455
April 202469

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
December 202421
November 202420
October 202424
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 202420
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 202436
May 202415
April 202423

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202531
December 202416
November 202413
October 202430
September 202427
August 202426
July 202434
June 202464
May 202423
April 202441

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations River in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. High Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Old Market Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Irvine Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Clifton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Sparks Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rope Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highdown Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1

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