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

In September 2023, Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 8.7% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crime reflected a distinct local pattern: property crimes, totaling 98 incidents, accounted for 30.0% of all reported crimes, while violent crimes, at 54, made up 26.1%. This suggests a stronger presence of property-related offences, likely influenced by the town’s retail and coastal characteristics. Shoplifting dominated the crime profile, with 62 incidents recorded—30.0% of total crimes—though this rate remains 364% above the UK average. The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and the return of students, may have contributed to this spike, though the decline from the previous month’s 90 shoplifting cases indicates some moderation. Public order offences also rose sharply, potentially linked to increased social activity in the area. Violent crime, while lower than property crime, still represented a notable portion of the local picture, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 26.1% of all crimes. This mix of trends highlights the need to consider both local geography and seasonal rhythms when interpreting crime data.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting decreasing by 31.1% (from 90 to 62 incidents) despite remaining 364% above the UK average. This reduction may reflect heightened police visibility or seasonal adjustments, though the rate remains far above national levels. Conversely, public order offences surged by 83.3% (from 12 to 22), indicating a sharp rise in disruptions such as noise or anti-social behaviour, potentially linked to the return of students and increased social activity. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 28.6%, with 27 incidents recorded. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, due to improved security measures or reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew shorter. The violent crime category, comprising 54 incidents, accounted for 26.1% of all crimes, slightly below the property crime share (30.0%), but still representing a significant portion of the local crime picture.

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a slight 1.9% decrease from the previous month’s 8.9 per 1,000. This small decline suggests stability in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day in September, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 115 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs within the community. When viewed through the lens of the area’s population of 23,713, the crime rate places Shoreham-by-Sea slightly above the UK average but within a narrow margin. The local context—such as the town’s coastal character and seasonal shifts—likely influences these patterns, with September’s back-to-school period and shorter evenings potentially affecting both property and violent crime trends.