Crime Rate in River: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in River

The total recorded crimes in River, Arun, UK in July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a River crime rate of 3.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (169.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
River Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the River has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (River)CrimesRank (River)CrimesRank (River)
Hotham87 61,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with Toddington114 41,416 2919 5
Bersted125 2986 6774 6
Marine121 31,274 3999 3
Barnham106 51,099 5952 4
Orchard65 7662 10618 7
Arundel & Walberton51 11876 7593 8
Yapton65 8839 8452 10
Angmering & Findon58 9716 9488 9
Felpham West53 10589 11356 12
Rustington East43 13509 12359 11
Pevensey48 12499 13332 13
Rustington West38 16363 15301 14
Brookfield41 15369 14291 15
Pagham41 14335 16237 17
East Preston26 19255 18242 16
Beach29 17318 17187 19
Aldwick West18 22209 20217 18
Middleton-on-Sea28 18193 22170 22
Felpham East20 21210 19144 23
Aldwick East25 20183 23186 20
Ferring15 23202 21179 21

River 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 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202564
May 202565
April 202551
March 202554
February 202540
December 202442
November 202447
October 202461

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202518
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202513
May 202540
April 202534
March 202527
February 202516
December 20249
November 202418
October 202419

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202518
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
December 202421
November 202420
October 202424

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202515
April 20257
March 202513
February 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 202420

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202530
May 202515
April 202511
March 202519
February 202531
December 202416
November 202413
October 202430

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations River in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences12
Robbery4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. High Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Bayford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Terminus Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
6. Rope Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Market Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Sparks Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Arundel Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Paterson Wilson Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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