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

In September 2024, Shoreham-by-Sea recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.3% below the UK average. This figure underscores the area’s comparatively low crime profile, particularly in the context of a built-up coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with violent crimes (41 incidents) slightly outpacing property crimes (50 incidents) for the first time this year. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.8% of all reported crimes, a category that remains 35% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives in this area. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a significant concern, with 23 cases reported—47% above the UK average—likely linked to the town’s retail hubs and tourist footfall. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and university freshers’ week, may have influenced patterns of activity, with increased nightlife engagement potentially contributing to the rise in violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though still present, fell by 25% compared to August, reflecting the impact of community-focused efforts or a seasonal decline in disruptive activity. The overall crime rate, while showing a 19.9% increase from the previous month, remains in line with historical trends for the area, indicating that the rise is not indicative of a broader escalation but rather a natural fluctuation influenced by local dynamics.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, a spike that may reflect heightened activity around local campuses or bike storage areas. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled, with 2 reported cases, a figure that could be linked to increased foot traffic in town centres during freshers’ week. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 25%, from 28 to 21 incidents, due to improved community engagement or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Shoplifting remains 47% above the UK average, with 23 cases reported, a trend that may be tied to the area’s retail presence and tourist activity. Meanwhile, violent crime accounted for 30.8% of all incidents, surpassing property crime for the first time this year, a shift that could indicate evolving patterns in local social dynamics.

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate rose 19.9% from 4.7 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, reflecting a shift in crime patterns. Despite this increase, the area remains 27.3% below the UK average, highlighting its relatively safer profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported in the built-up area, aligning with a consistent rhythm of activity in a coastal town with seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 178 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. With 23,713 residents, this monthly exposure underscores that while crime is present, its frequency is manageable within the community’s size. The 19.9% rise from August does not signal a dramatic shift, but rather a natural variation influenced by factors such as the transition from summer to autumn, which may affect outdoor activities and nightlife patterns.