Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Brighton and Hove’s crime rate in May 2024 reached 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.8% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, though modest compared to major urban centres, highlights specific vulnerabilities within the built-up area. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (26.9% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (23.1%) and anti-social behaviour (19.2%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics: as a rural built-up zone, it experiences a unique blend of suburban and small-town dynamics, where property crime and public order issues can escalate during periods of increased social activity. May’s extended daylight hours and bank holidays likely contributed to the rise in outdoor drinking and socialising, which may have indirectly fuelled anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson (2.0 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests localized factors—such as the presence of older housing stock or transient populations—that could be exacerbating this trend. While violent crime remains lower than the UK average, the sharp increase in bicycle theft and drug-related offences underscores the need for targeted awareness campaigns, particularly during the summer months when outdoor activity peaks.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one to two incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect seasonal patterns linked to longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled, marking a 100% rise from zero to one reported case. These increases contrast with declines in burglary (down 50%) and criminal damage and arson (down 33.3%), which may signal temporary shifts in criminal focus. The area’s violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, but criminal damage and arson (2.0 per 1,000) are 223% above the national rate, underscoring local vulnerabilities. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding bicycle theft, given its rapid growth, while the drop in burglary suggests possible improvements in property security measures.

Rural Brighton and Hove's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.8 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a temporary moderation in criminal activity, though the area still exceeds the UK average by 4.8%. On a daily basis, the region recorded approximately one crime per day in May, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity for a rural built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 114 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure rate within the local population. While this monthly aggregate is relatively low compared to urban centres, the specific nature of crimes—such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft—demands closer attention from residents. The contrast between the 10.3% monthly decline and the 4.8% annual disparity with the UK average highlights the combination of local factors and national trends.