Crime Rate in Regency: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Regency

The total recorded crimes in Regency, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 573 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Regency crime rate of 5.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (146) incidents (2.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (-8.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (24.32% increase)
Regency Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 52
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 23
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

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 areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • 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 areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • 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 July 2025 the Regency has recorded 573 crimes with crime rate of 5.63 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Regency)CrimesRank (Regency)CrimesRank (Regency)
St. Peter's and North Laine660 16,625 15,079 1
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
Rottingdean Coastal95 101,172 11819 14
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

Regency 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 146 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (143 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (136 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (155 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (126 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 739 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202574
May 202566
April 202556
March 202572
February 202554
December 202460
November 202458
October 202468
September 202458
August 202481

A total of 240 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202526
April 202524
March 202525
February 202516
December 202418
November 202427
October 202423
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 535 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202546
May 202542
April 202560
March 202549
February 202534
December 202448
November 202441
October 202437
September 202458
August 202456

A total of 1470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025146
June 2025143
May 2025136
April 2025155
March 2025140
February 2025105
January 20251
December 2024118
November 2024137
October 2024107
September 2024125
August 2024157

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202525
May 202522
April 202513
March 202525
February 202517
December 202414
November 202421
October 202410
September 202411
August 202419

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202521
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 462 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202543
May 202542
April 202537
March 202537
February 202533
December 202434
November 202428
October 202443
September 202432
August 202477

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 202512
April 202520
March 20259
February 202517
December 20243
November 202420
October 202419
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 1147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 2025107
May 202573
April 2025126
March 202590
February 202594
December 202491
November 2024141
October 2024147
September 2024110
August 202470

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202529
May 202523
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 202423
September 20249
August 202451

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202415
August 202420

High Crime Locations Regency in July 2025

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

1. North Street (Map)
Total52
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Stone Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total22
Public order9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Grenville Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Queensbury Mews (Map)
Total17
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Cannon Place (Map)
Total15
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
9. Boyce'S Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Regent Hill (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Drugs1

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