Shoreham-by-Sea Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shoreham-by-Sea’s August 2024 crime profile is dominated by anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, which together account for 50.4% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. Anti-social behaviour, reported at 28 incidents (25.2% of total crimes), and violence and sexual offences, also at 28 (25.2%), highlight the influence of community interactions and social dynamics in the area. These figures are consistent with the character of a coastal resort town, where transient populations and summer tourism may contribute to heightened social tensions. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—likely exacerbates anti-social behaviour, though the area’s performance in this category remains 17% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, are 55% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in managing such incidents. Shoplifting, the third most common crime at 17 incidents (15.3%), reflects the impact of retail activity, though its rate (0.7 per 1,000) is only 1% below the UK average. The overall crime mix indicates a balance between property and violent crimes, with property offences (36 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (28 incidents), though both categories remain well below national benchmarks. This data underscores Shoreham-by-Sea’s ability to maintain a relatively low crime environment despite the pressures of a tourist-driven economy.

August 2024 saw a 70% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 10 to 17, potentially linked to heightened retail activity during the summer holiday season. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 42.9%, suggesting a possible correlation with seasonal events or increased property use. Public order offences also rose by 30%, a shift that may reflect the dynamics of a coastal town during peak tourist months. Vehicle crime fell sharply by 75% (from 4 to 1), due to reduced parking congestion or targeted enforcement. Anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences remained 17% and 55% below UK averages, respectively, illustrating the area’s consistent performance in these categories. The 1.2 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour, though the most common crime, remains 17% below the UK average, indicating effective local management of community disturbances.

Shoreham-by-Sea's August 2024 crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 214 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic, when viewed alongside the area’s population of 23,713, highlights that the majority of residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime. The decline in vehicle crime by 75% (from 4 to 1) may partly reflect reduced traffic during August, though seasonal tourism patterns could also contribute. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Shoreham-by-Sea remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate 42.7% below the national figure.