Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Rural Brighton and Hove in November 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 55.6% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the typical patterns observed in more rural districts, where property crimes often dominate. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents is 19.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, yet the high proportion of violent offences suggests underlying factors that may be specific to the built-up nature of the district. Seasonal context plays a significant role, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have contributed to increased opportunities for violent crime. However, the relatively low rate of property crimes—only 38.9% of total incidents—could indicate effective community policing or the absence of high-value targets in this rural setting. The data also highlights disparities in crime types compared to national averages, with violent offences significantly exceeding UK rates while anti-social behaviour falls well below. This mix of crime types reflects the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics, where proximity to urban centres may amplify certain risks while mitigating others. The interplay of these factors underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the overrepresentation of violent crime while maintaining the area’s overall safety compared to the UK average.

November 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery, rising from zero to one incident, a shift that may reflect the timing of Black Friday shopping and the associated spikes in retail activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one incident, potentially linked to reduced public gatherings during colder weather. Violent crimes. of total crimes, remain 32% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area’s unique challenges. Vehicle crime, which decreased by 50% to two incidents, still exceeds the UK average by 59%, suggesting ongoing vulnerabilities in local transport infrastructure or security measures. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in this rural yet built-up area, where seasonal events and community-specific factors play a pivotal role.

Rural Brighton and Hove recorded a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a 56.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 13.8 per 1,000. This sharp decline aligns with seasonal factors, as November’s shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in local areas may contribute to lower opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the rural district within Brighton and Hove. When scaled to the population of 2,962 residents, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents—a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on a personal level. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s comparatively safer profile despite its proximity to urban centres. The contrast between local and national rates underscores the influence of local demographics and community-specific dynamics on crime patterns.