Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rural Brighton and Hove, the crime rate in June 2024 stood at 8.8, 7.3% above the UK average. This figure places the area in a slightly higher risk bracket compared to the national profile, though the specific types of crime recorded offer insight into local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.6% of all crimes, the highest share of any category, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.1%. These two categories alone represent over half of all reported incidents, suggesting that interpersonal conflicts and disorder remain significant concerns. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—may influence these patterns, as increased foot traffic, social activity, and tourism could contribute to higher levels of public disorder and interpersonal crime. However, the overall rate of 8.8 per 1,000 is relatively low compared to major urban centres, indicating that while crime is present, it does not overwhelm the community on a daily basis. The stability in the rate from May to June suggests that local conditions have not undergone a dramatic shift, though the composition of crimes—particularly the surge in violent offences—highlights areas for targeted attention. The area’s rural character, combined with its proximity to Brighton and Hove’s urban core, may create unique challenges, such as the convergence of rural and urban crime patterns. For instance, the relatively low levels of property crime, such as burglary (3.9% of total crimes) and theft from the person (3.9%), contrast with the higher rates of violent and disorder-related offences, which may reflect the influence of transient populations or seasonal events. This interplay between rural and urban factors could explain why violent crime, though not overwhelming, remains a significant proportion of the total. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, whereas Rural Brighton and Hove recorded 3.0 per 1,000—just 9% above the national figure. This suggests that while the area is not an outlier, it does exhibit a pattern that is slightly more prone to violent incidents than the average UK locality. The seasonal factor of June, with its longer days and warmer weather, may also play a role in the lower rates of bicycle theft (down 50% compared to May), as fewer residents opt for cycling in rural areas during the summer. However, this decline is offset by the sharp increases in weapon possession and public order offences, which could indicate a rise in confrontational incidents or the presence of specific groups contributing to these trends. The overall picture is one of a relatively stable crime environment, with localized spikes in certain categories that may require further analysis to understand their root causes.

June 2024 brought sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with three types showing dramatic month-on-month shifts. Possession of weapons, already 329% above the UK average, saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident—a sudden spike that may reflect heightened tensions during the start of the summer season. Public order offences also doubled, rising from one to two incidents, while theft from the person saw a similar 100% jump. These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 66.7% from six to two incidents, and other theft, which dropped by 50% to one incident. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable imbalance: while property crimes (6 total) remained relatively low, violent crimes (9 total) dominated, with violence and sexual offences alone accounting for 34.6% of all incidents. This violent dominance, 9% above the UK average, may partly explain the rise in public order offences, as incidents of aggression could spill into broader disorder. Meanwhile, bicycle theft fell by 50%, a decline that could be linked to the summer season, when fewer residents cycle in rural areas due to warmer weather.

The crime rate in Rural Brighton and Hove remained unchanged in June 2024 at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure from May. This stability suggests that while local conditions may fluctuate, the overall picture has not shifted significantly over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a rate that translates to a manageable level of risk for residents. When scaled to the population of 2,962, this equates to one crime for every 114 individuals over the course of the month. This ratio underscores that while crime is present, it does not overwhelm the community on a daily basis. The rate of 8.8 per 1,000 places Rural Brighton and Hove 7.3% above the UK average, a difference that, while notable, is consistent with the area’s status as a built-up rural district within a larger urban conurbation. This suggests that local factors—such as the proximity to urban amenities or seasonal patterns—may contribute to the slightly higher rate compared to the national average.