Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Rural Brighton and Hove recorded 39 crimes, translating to a rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents — 53.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This equates to roughly one crime for every 76 residents over the month, a figure that highlights the relatively high crime burden for a small population of 2,962. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 28.2% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (25.6%) and criminal damage and arson (18%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as July marks the height of summer tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours, which may increase public visibility and social interactions in open spaces. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, was 139% above the UK average, suggesting a combination of transient populations during summer events and the built-up area’s proximity to Brighton’s urban core, which may amplify noise, littering, and disorder. Meanwhile, the rate of criminal damage and arson was 293% above the UK average, linked to the presence of open spaces or unsecured properties in this rural-adjacent area. These findings contrast with the UK-wide trend of declining violent crime, as violence and sexual offences in the area fell by 54.5% compared to the previous month, reflecting the seasonal shift of some populations away from the area during school holidays.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents) and anti-social behaviour surging by 120% (from 5 to 11). These jumps may be linked to summer festivals and the influx of transient visitors, which can strain local resources and increase opportunities for disorder. Vehicle crime also doubled (from 0 to 2), potentially due to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in open areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 54.5% (from 22 to 10), as schools were closed and fewer residents were present in the area. Anti-social behaviour remains a stark outlier, with its rate (3.7 per 1,000) 139% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement in this built-up rural zone. The rate of possession of weapons fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), though this remains 275% above the UK average, highlighting persistent local challenges in this category. For residents, the most immediate concern is the surge in anti-social behaviour, which could impact local quality of life during peak tourist months.

The crime rate in July 2025 (13.2 per 1,000) was a 7.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 14.2 per 1,000, indicating a slight improvement in overall safety. However, this remains significantly higher than the UK average, with the area’s crime rate more than double the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a small, built-up rural community where incidents are more visible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents — a statistic that underscores the local impact of crime in a population of just under 3,000. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison, but the area’s small size means that even a modest number of crimes can create a significant impression on the community. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of local policing strategies and community initiatives in an area where crime rates remain high compared to the rest of the UK.