Crime Rate in Regency: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Regency

The total recorded crimes in Regency, Brighton and Hove, UK in March 2025 are around 493 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Regency crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Regency, encompassing approximately 101,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (140) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (33.33% increase)
Regency Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • North Street with total crimes: 38
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31
  • Clarence Square with total crimes: 20

How safe is Regency?

To understand the safety of Regency, we need to analyze Regency crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Regency reported a higher crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 6,540 crimes compared to 1,778. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Regency witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Regency experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 4,631 crimes compared to 1,367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Regency witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, Regency has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Regency Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Regency has recorded 493 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Regency crimes were 6,540. The crime rate of Regency in 2024 was 64.27 (year) or 5.36 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Regency were around 4,631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.51 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)
St. Peter's and North Laine474 26,625 15,079 1
Queen's Park319 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton163 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer142 51,770 51,368 5
Central Hove108 91,490 61,280 6
Rottingdean Coastal137 61,172 11819 14
Hangleton and Knoll123 81,256 81,271 7
Patcham92 111,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean130 71,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide83 131,158 12958 9
South Portslade74 151,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove95 101,100 13958 10
Goldsmid92 121,031 14866 11
Preston Park75 14729 17704 15
Wish69 16779 15602 16
Hove Park56 21774 16523 19
North Portslade68 17706 19596 17
Withdean60 20633 20569 18
Westbourne63 18721 18466 20
Woodingdean61 19507 21346 21

Regency Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (140 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (141 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (137 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (147 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (107 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (110 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (157 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (81 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 103 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (266 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202415
August 202420
July 202417
June 202422
May 202413
April 202418

A total of 811 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202554
December 202460
November 202458
October 202468
September 202458
August 202481
July 202460
June 2024148
May 202484
April 202468

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
December 202414
November 202421
October 202410
September 202411
August 202419
July 202421
June 202436
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 1560 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025140
February 2025105
January 20251
December 2024118
November 2024137
October 2024107
September 2024125
August 2024157
July 2024160
June 2024266
May 2024138
April 2024106

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202416
May 202412
April 202420

A total of 262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202516
December 202418
November 202427
October 202423
September 202421
August 202424
July 202416
June 202442
May 202431
April 202419

A total of 549 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202534
December 202448
November 202441
October 202437
September 202458
August 202456
July 202451
June 202486
May 202454
April 202435

A total of 494 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202533
December 202434
November 202428
October 202443
September 202432
August 202477
July 202445
June 202488
May 202442
April 202435

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246
April 202414

A total of 1261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202594
December 202491
November 2024141
October 2024147
September 2024110
August 202470
July 2024103
June 2024188
May 2024116
April 2024111

A total of 211 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 202423
September 20249
August 202451
July 202420
June 202442
May 202416
April 202420

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 139 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202517
December 20243
November 202420
October 202419
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414
June 202412
May 20245
April 202422

A total of 66 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20242

High Crime Locations Regency in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Regency postcode area is presented below.

1. North Street (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting17
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Clarence Square (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Boyce'S Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Drugs3
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Regent Hill (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Cannon Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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