Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Rural Brighton and Hove, the crime rate of 14.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 translates to a tangible risk: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 71 residents. This rate is 75.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores a distinct local challenge. The data reveals a stark imbalance in crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 22 incidents (52.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.9%) and burglary (9.5%). These figures suggest a shift in criminal activity that may partly explain the significant gap between the area’s rate and the national average. June, the start of summer, typically brings longer days and the onset of tourism in coastal and rural areas, factors that could influence patterns of crime. However, the unusually high proportion of violent crime—159% above the UK average—raises questions about local dynamics. While rural areas often see lower overall crime rates, this data indicates a concentration of violent incidents that may be linked to the built-up nature of the area, where population density and social interactions differ from purely rural zones. The seasonal context of June, with its mix of local and tourist activity, may amplify tensions or opportunities for crime in specific neighbourhoods. The combination of these factors illustrates where residents face a higher-than-average risk of encountering violent crime, even as property crimes remain relatively low compared to other regions.

June 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences surging by 340% (from 5 to 22 incidents). This spike, coupled with a 300% increase in burglary (from 1 to 4) and a 100% rise in 'other crime' (from 1 to 2), signals a significant shift in criminal activity. The violent crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents—159% above the UK average—suggests a localised issue that may be exacerbated by the start of the summer season, when tourism and social interactions increase. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75% (from 8 to 2), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 28.6%, though these declines may reflect temporary factors such as targeted interventions or seasonal lulls in certain types of activity. The breakdown also highlights burglary’s 400% above UK average rate (1.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a figure that could be influenced by the area’s built-up character, where property density and accessibility create opportunities for opportunistic crime. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sharp rise in violent crime, which may require heightened awareness of personal safety during evenings and weekends when local and tourist populations overlap.

Compared to the previous month, June 2025 saw a 23.5% increase in the overall crime rate, rising from 11.5 to 14.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend translates to a daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day in Rural Brighton and Hove, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, carries significant weight in a community of just 2,962 residents. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a reported crime was approximately 1 in 71 residents, a ratio that, when scaled to the area’s population, highlights the disproportionate impact of crime on local individuals. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime profile is not merely a statistical outlier but a lived reality for many. With 22 violent crimes reported in June, the rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents is starkly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area’s unique blend of rural and built-up characteristics. While the UK average includes a broad mix of urban and rural regions, Rural Brighton and Hove’s concentrated crime patterns suggest a need for targeted approaches to address the specific vulnerabilities of its community.