Brighton and Hove Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brighton and Hove’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on interpersonal and public order issues, with violence and sexual offences (29.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (16.9%) dominating the landscape. This mix reflects the area’s character as a coastal city with a dynamic mix of students, tourists, and residents, where high foot traffic in nightlife areas and the proximity to university campuses likely contribute to elevated rates of violent crime and disorder. Shoplifting, at 12.8% of all crimes, further underscores the impact of retail activity, with the city’s bustling high streets and independent shops creating opportunities for theft. The data also highlights stark contrasts with the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 37% higher, shoplifting 97% higher, and violence 9% higher, all pointing to local factors such as youth demographics and the density of public spaces. Seasonal context plays a role, as September marks the start of the academic year and the return of students, which may amplify conflicts and disorder in shared living environments. However, the dominance of property crimes (36.2% of total incidents) over violent crimes (29.1%) suggests a balance between the city’s social dynamics and its economic activity. This profile illustrates a place where crime is shaped by both its urban vibrancy and the challenges of managing a diverse population in a relatively small geographic area.

September 2025 marked a sharp increase in 'other crime,' which rose by 174.2% compared to August, with the category growing from 31 to 85 incidents. This surge, while not explicitly defined in the data, may reflect underreported or newly emerging types of crime, such as digital fraud or nuisance activities. Meanwhile, burglary increased by 33.3% (63 to 84), potentially linked to seasonal property vulnerabilities or targeted thefts. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 30.2% (96 to 67), due to fewer tourists in September or enhanced parking security measures. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 23.8% (609 to 464), which could indicate the impact of local initiatives or a natural decline as the summer tourist season waned. Shoplifting remained 97% above the UK average, a persistent challenge tied to Brighton’s retail vibrancy and student population.

Brighton and Hove’s crime rate in September 2025 dropped 12.2% from the previous month’s 11.0 per 1,000 to 9.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable decline. This decrease aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer’s peak tourist activity to the quieter months may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 92 reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent level of activity despite the month-on-month reduction. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 in 103 residents highlights the frequency of crime in the context of Brighton and Hove’s 283,870 residents. While this rate is still above the UK average, the decline suggests that local efforts or seasonal factors may be influencing trends. The contrast between the daily and monthly figures also reveals the challenge of managing crime in a densely populated coastal area with a mix of tourism, student life, and residential communities.