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

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate in October 2025 was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.2% below the UK average. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks a complex picture shaped by seasonal and local factors. The most striking anomaly was the shoplifting rate, which stood at 1.3 per 1,000 residents—106% above the UK average. This spike likely reflects the area’s coastal retail hubs, which attract both residents and visitors, particularly during the autumn months. Violence and sexual offences, at 26% of all crimes, were the most common category, though they remained 40% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 18% of reported crimes. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the return of clocks to standard time, and Halloween—may have contributed to these patterns. The town’s character as a coastal resort with a mix of residential and commercial zones appears to influence crime trends, with retail areas driving shoplifting and public spaces seeing spikes in anti-social behaviour. The overall rate, however, suggests that Shoreham-by-Sea continues to be a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, though targeted efforts may be needed to address the shoplifting anomaly.

October saw a 62.5% increase in public order offences, rising from eight to thirteen incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in drugs-related crimes and theft from the person, underscores shifting patterns in local crime. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, was 106% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like vehicle crime, which fell 37.5% to five incidents. The sharp rise in public order offences may reflect the impact of Halloween and darker evenings. Meanwhile, decreases in robbery and other crime suggest some areas of improvement. Residents may find the 106% shoplifting spike particularly noteworthy, given the town’s retail presence along its coastal high street.

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate in October 2025 rose 8.8% from the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics. Daily crime counts averaged five incidents per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population of 23,713. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 158 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the fluctuation between months suggests sensitivity to seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Shoreham-by-Sea remains safer than the UK average, the month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring. The combination of coastal tourism, seasonal events, and local infrastructure likely plays a role in these shifts, though the exact drivers remain to be explored.