Crime Rate in Rottingdean Coastal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rottingdean Coastal

The total recorded crimes in Rottingdean Coastal, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rottingdean Coastal crime rate of 5.53 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 Rottingdean Coastal, encompassing approximately 17,192 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Rottingdean Coastal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Arundel Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rottingdean Coastal?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Rottingdean Coastal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1172 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Rottingdean Coastal had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 819 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rottingdean Coastal recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, Rottingdean Coastal has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rottingdean Coastal Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rottingdean Coastal has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Rottingdean Coastal crimes were 1,172. The crime rate of Rottingdean Coastal in 2024 was 68.17 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rottingdean Coastal were around 819 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.64 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rottingdean Coastal)CrimesRank (Rottingdean Coastal)CrimesRank (Rottingdean Coastal)
St. Peter's and North Laine660 16,625 15,079 1
Regency573 26,540 24,631 2
Queen's Park379 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton238 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer173 51,770 51,368 5
Central Hove134 61,490 61,280 6
Hangleton and Knoll111 91,256 81,271 7
Patcham122 71,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean121 81,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide87 141,158 12958 9
South Portslade91 121,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove87 151,100 13958 10
Goldsmid93 111,031 14866 11
North Portslade88 13706 19596 17
Preston Park51 19729 17704 15
Wish57 18779 15602 16
Hove Park67 17774 16523 19
Westbourne69 16721 18466 20
Withdean44 20633 20569 18
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

Rottingdean Coastal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202519
April 202520
March 202532
February 202519
December 20248
November 202419
October 202412
September 202410
August 202427

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202513
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202521
May 202521
April 202520
March 202526
February 202516
December 202425
November 202424
October 202426
September 202428
August 202427

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 20254
April 20259
March 202521
February 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 202514
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

High Crime Locations Rottingdean Coastal in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Arundel Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Vale (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cliff Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Palm Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ainsworth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Withyham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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