WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in River, Arun

Comprehensive safety analysis for River, localized within Arun.

Total Crimes

140
trending_up +0.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

117.22per 1k
trending_down -2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,475

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences57
Anti-social Behaviour31
Public Order10
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Shoplifting7
Other Theft6
Drug Offences5
Vehicle Crime5
Weapons Possession3
Burglary3
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Irvine Road Map
Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
6
On or near High Street Map
Shoplifting: 4Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Talbot Road Map
Burglary: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Arcade Road Map
Bicycle theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near St Catherine'S Road Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Gloucester Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Clifton Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Bayford Road Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Old Market Lane Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Clun Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Arun district.

Local Rank

#21safest in Arun

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

74.75per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Fly tipping.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Armed Forces Day 2026

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9:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Historic Dockyard Shop, Main Gate Road Chatham

JUL7

Surgery Luton Library

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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ME5 7LA, Nelson Terrace Chatham

JUL7

Luton Library Surgery

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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ME5 7LA, Nelson Terrace Chatham

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