Rural Brighton and Hove Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Brighton and Hove's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a stark divergence from the UK average, with a rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents—71.4% higher than the national figure of 7.7. This built-up area within the larger Brighton and Hove conurbation exhibits a crime mix dominated by violence and sexual offences (25.6% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (23.1%), both of which significantly exceed UK rates. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may partly explain the elevated levels of violent and public order crimes, as reduced visibility and increased social activity could contribute to higher incident rates. While property crimes account for only 23.1% of all offences, the breakdown shows a sharp contrast with UK averages: anti-social behaviour is 138% above national levels, and drugs-related crimes are 400% above. These disparities highlight the need for targeted strategies in this area, where the combination of urban infrastructure and seasonal rhythms may amplify certain types of criminal activity. The data also reveals a notable absence of vehicle crime, which is 29% below the UK average, suggesting that local parking patterns or enforcement efforts may be effective in this category. As the month progresses, the interplay between environmental factors and community dynamics will likely remain central to understanding the area's crime trajectory.

October 2025 saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, jumping from one incident to four, a surge that far outpaces the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Possession of weapons and bicycle theft each doubled from zero to one and zero to two, respectively, marking sharp spikes that align with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, and burglary decreased by half, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts or targeted policing. The area's violent crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 is 28% above the UK average of 2.7, while anti-social behaviour—accounting for 23.1% of all crimes—surpasses the national rate by 138%. These figures suggest a need for focused interventions in high-risk areas, with public order offences (221% above UK average) and drugs (400% above UK average) emerging as critical concerns for local authorities.

Rural Brighton and Hove's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 13.2 per 1,000 residents, an 18.2% increase from the previous month's 11.1. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with a 71.4% gap. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents within this built-up part of Brighton and Hove. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 76 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively high proportion of crimes compared to the national context. The population of 2,962 means that each resident faces a 0.4% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month, a statistic that, while not uncommon, highlights the need for targeted local measures. This rate contrasts with the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be lower due to the larger national population and more distributed crime patterns.