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

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a notable imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents compared to 25.4% for violent crimes. This divergence may reflect the town’s coastal retail presence and seasonal rhythms, as September marks the end of the summer tourist season and the return of students to local universities. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 21.6% below the UK average, a position consistent with its historical trend of lower-than-national crime levels. Violence and sexual offences remain the most frequently reported category, though they are 42% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 20% above the UK average, potentially linked to the town’s compact built-up area and the influx of transient populations during the freshers’ week period. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, is 31% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the presence of high-traffic retail zones along the seafront. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of term time and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates. This pattern of lower violent crime but higher property crime suggests a focus on environmental factors such as retail security and community engagement as key areas for further analysis.

September 2025 saw a 400% increase in burglary compared to August, with incidents rising from one to five. This sharp rise may be attributed to the town’s residential density and the timing of school term changes, which could temporarily disrupt usual patterns of household security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.6%, from 41 to 35 cases, reflecting the end of the summer season and reduced nighttime activity. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 42.9%, from 14 to eight incidents, a decline that may align with the seasonal transition and the return of students to structured environments. Shoplifting remained 31% above the UK average, with 20 incidents reported, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in retail areas. The increase in drug-related offences—doubling from zero to one case—suggests a potential shift in local criminal activity, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. These fluctuations underscore the importance of real-time monitoring of crime trends in Shoreham-by-Sea, particularly in sectors such as retail and residential areas.

Shoreham-by-Sea’s crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 remained stable compared to August, with no month-on-month change. This consistency is notable given the usual seasonal volatility in coastal towns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within the town’s population of 23,713. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly lower than the UK average but not significantly so. When compared to the national picture, Shoreham-by-Sea’s anti-social behaviour rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents is 20% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the town’s smaller, more tightly knit community where minor incidents are more likely to be reported. In contrast, violent crime rates are 42% below the UK average, a position that could be attributed to the town’s relatively low levels of alcohol-fuelled violence and the presence of community-led initiatives. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual residents face a lower risk of violent crime, they may encounter higher rates of property-related offences, a balance that warrants further exploration in local crime prevention strategies.