Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Rural Brighton and Hove, the crime rate of 11.1 per 1,000 in June 2023 means a one-in-90 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month—a figure that exceeds the UK average by 30.6%. This per-capita perspective underscores that while the overall number of crimes (33) may seem modest, the concentration of specific offences in this built-up rural area contributes to a higher-than-average risk profile. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (27.3%), anti-social behaviour (27.3%), and other theft (15.2%)—reflect the area’s mix of residential and semi-urban environments, where social interactions and community spaces may amplify certain types of incidents. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the start of summer tourism, likely plays a role in the rise of anti-social behaviour and theft, as public spaces become more crowded. However, direct links to tourism; instead, it aligns with patterns seen in other areas where increased foot traffic and social activity correlate with higher reports of disorder. The rate of violence and sexual offences, though slightly lower than May (a 10% decrease), remains 3% above the UK average, suggesting that the area’s demographic or geographic factors—such as proximity to Brighton’s urban core—may contribute to persistent risks in this category. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a need for community-focused strategies to address the specific challenges posed by this unique mix of rural and urban characteristics.

June 2023 marked a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 125% compared to May, driven by a jump from 4 to 9 incidents. This surge, combined with a 150% rise in other theft (from 2 to 5), suggests a shift in the crime mix towards more public-facing offences. Anti-social behaviour in the area is now 103% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 36% below UK levels for vehicle crime, which fell by 75% (from 4 to 1). The 30.6% gap between the local and UK crime rates is most pronounced in categories like bicycle theft, where the area’s rate is 200% above the national average. For residents, this means that while vehicle crime has decreased, the risk of encountering anti-social behaviour or theft in public spaces has risen sharply. These changes highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas, such as parks or community centres, where such offences are likely to occur.

In June 2023, the crime rate in Rural Brighton and Hove rose to 11.1 per 1,000 residents, a 22.1% increase from May’s 9.1 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the 30-day period, or one crime for every 90 residents over the course of the month. While this daily figure may seem low, the population-scaled perspective highlights that the area’s rate is significantly higher than the UK average. The local rate for anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 103% above the UK average, suggesting that community-specific factors—such as the mix of residential and tourist areas—may play a role. The monthly exposure metric also underscores that, compared to the UK, residents here face a higher risk for certain categories, such as other theft, which is 162% above the national average. These statistics, when contextualised, reveal that while daily crime remains relatively sparse, the concentration of specific offences in this area warrants attention.