Brighton and Hove Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brighton and Hove's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 28.1% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributed 785 incidents, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents — 9% above the UK average for similar crimes. The city's overall crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents places it 28.9% above the national average, a gap that underscores the unique pressures faced by this coastal urban area. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: the onset of dark evenings, coupled with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have influenced both the frequency and nature of criminal activity. Shoplifting, the second most common crime type (15.3% of total), remained 117% above the UK average, reflecting the city's vibrant retail sector and the challenges of managing high foot traffic in densely packed areas. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13.4% of crimes, also showed a marked disparity from the UK average, suggesting that social dynamics in Brighton and Hove — including a large student population and a cosmopolitan culture — may contribute to higher rates of disorderly conduct. While the overall rate remained elevated, the interplay between local characteristics and broader national trends paints a complex picture of crime in this dynamic region.

November 2024 saw a striking 83.3% increase in robbery cases, rising from 12 to 22 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the area's elevated violent crime profile, though it remains to be seen whether this reflects seasonal spikes in opportunistic crime or shifts in criminal activity patterns. Vehicle crime surged by 41.6%, with 126 reported incidents compared to 89 in October, likely influenced by increased retail activity and Black Friday shopping. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 37.3% (59 to 37), possibly linked to heightened police visibility during festive events. Shoplifting, which constitutes 15.3% of all crimes, remains 117% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for retail precincts in the city centre. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 18.3%, suggesting that local enforcement efforts during November may have had a measurable impact on community disorder.

Brighton and Hove's crime rate in November 2024 (9.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 5.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in late autumn, though the area still maintains a crime rate 28.9% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 93 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent demand for policing resources in a densely populated coastal region. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 102 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's urban density and the mix of transient and permanent populations. When compared to the UK's average monthly exposure, Brighton and Hove's rate remains higher, consistent with its status as a major tourist and student hub where high foot traffic and economic activity can influence crime patterns.