Shoreham-by-Sea Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shoreham-by-Sea recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking a 21.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.3. This figure underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile relative to national benchmarks, a trend that has persisted across multiple months. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.2% of all incidents (37 cases), though this category remained 38% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 23.5% of total crimes (32 cases), emerged as the second most common category, despite being 122% above the national rate for this offence. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 16.9% (23 cases), slightly below the UK average. The seasonal context of November — with its dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping — likely influenced these patterns, as increased foot traffic and lighting conditions may have created opportunities for retail crime. However, the significant gap between Shoreham-by-Sea’s violence rate and the UK average suggests a broader trend of lower violent crime in this coastal town. This could be attributed to the area’s relatively low population density, community-focused policing strategies, or the absence of high-risk urban environments. While shoplifting rates remain elevated compared to the UK, the overall decline in violent crime and the sharp reductions in drugs-related offences and public order incidents indicate that local efforts to address specific issues are yielding results. The interplay between seasonal factors and crime patterns remains a critical area for further analysis, particularly as the transition from autumn to winter continues to shape community activity.

November saw a 6.7% increase in shoplifting, with 32 incidents recorded — a category that is 122% above the UK average. This rise may partly explain the shift in crime mix, as retail activity peaks around Black Friday. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 (27.2% of total crimes), marking a 38% gap from the national figure. A 100% increase in bicycle theft — from zero to one incident — highlights a rare but notable spike in this category. Other thefts also declined by 25%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during darker evenings. The drop in drugs-related offences by 50% may reflect seasonal factors, as colder weather and shorter days could reduce associated activities. These shifts underscore the complex relationship between local events and crime patterns, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others diverge sharply.

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate in November 2025 fell by 9.3% compared to October, reflecting a continued downward trend. With 136 crimes reported over the month, that equates to roughly 5 crimes per day — a local figure that provides a snapshot of daily activity without UK-wide comparisons. The monthly exposure rate shows that one crime occurred for every 174 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, which has been consistently higher for the area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Shoreham-by-Sea remains significantly safer than the national average, with its crime profile shaped by local factors such as its coastal location and seasonal events. The decrease in public order offences and other thefts suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal lulls may be influencing patterns, though these shifts require further analysis to confirm their drivers.