Shoreham-by-Sea Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shoreham-by-Sea’s November 2023 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 2.7% below the UK average, demonstrating a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour—collectively accounted for over 63% of all reported incidents, highlighting the prominence of interpersonal and retail-related crime in the area. The seasonal context of November, with its mix of Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night, likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the 22% month-on-month decrease in shoplifting may be partially attributed to heightened retail security measures during the holiday shopping period. Conversely, the sharp rise in drug-related offences and criminal damage could reflect the transient nature of local events and the associated risks they pose. While the area’s overall crime rate remains stable, the interplay between local events and crime types suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The relatively low rate of burglary—100% below the UK average—further indicates that property crime is not a dominant concern in Shoreham-by-Sea, contrasting with the higher prevalence of violent and public order offences. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a coastal town, where seasonal tourism and local retail activity may drive specific crime patterns.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. The most striking increase was in drug-related offences, which surged by 300%—rising from two to eight incidents. This jump may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the closure of certain retail outlets during the holiday period, potentially creating environments conducive to illicit activity. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 187.5%, with incidents jumping from eight to 23. This could be tied to the timing of Bonfire Night, which falls in November, leading to increased fire-related incidents. Shoplifting decreased by 22% compared to the previous month, with cases dropping from 50 to 39. This decline may reflect the impact of Black Friday shopping, where heightened police presence or increased retail security measures could have deterred theft. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 50%, with only one incident reported—well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The sharp contrast between shoplifting’s 191% above the UK average and burglary’s 100% below underscores the uneven distribution of crime types in the area.

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate in November 2023 rose by 16.9% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.3 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. While this marks an uptick, the area remains 2.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure shows an average of six crimes reported each day, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 136 residents. This provides a tangible sense of how frequently residents may encounter crime over the course of a month. The population context further underscores that, despite the rise, the area’s crime rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This suggests that while local factors may have contributed to the increase, broader systemic trends in the UK appear to have had a lesser impact on Shoreham-by-Sea. The balance between local dynamics and national averages highlights the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics.