Crime Rate in Regency: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Regency

The total recorded crimes in Regency, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 480 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Regency crime rate of 4.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (-12.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (-42.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (17.86% 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: 27
  • Cannon Place 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 May 2025 the Regency has recorded 480 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Regency)CrimesRank (Regency)CrimesRank (Regency)
St. Peter's and North Laine543 16,625 15,079 1
Queen's Park309 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton239 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer158 51,770 51,368 5
Central Hove137 61,490 61,280 6
Hangleton and Knoll123 81,256 81,271 7
Patcham110 91,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean125 71,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide89 141,158 12958 9
South Portslade90 131,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove100 101,100 13958 10
Goldsmid77 151,031 14866 11
Rottingdean Coastal97 121,172 11819 14
Withdean99 11633 20569 18
Preston Park68 17729 17704 15
Wish67 18779 15602 16
Hove Park68 16774 16523 19
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

Regency Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025136
April 2025155
March 2025140
February 2025105
January 20251
December 2024118
November 2024137
October 2024107
September 2024125
August 2024157
July 2024160

A total of 633 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

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

A total of 408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202537
March 202537
February 202533
December 202434
November 202428
October 202443
September 202432
August 202477
July 202445

A total of 476 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202560
March 202549
February 202534
December 202448
November 202441
October 202437
September 202458
August 202456
July 202451

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202524
March 202525
February 202516
December 202418
November 202427
October 202423
September 202421
August 202424
July 202416

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202415
August 202420
July 202417

A total of 167 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 202423
September 20249
August 202451
July 202420

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 1045 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 2025126
March 202590
February 202594
December 202491
November 2024141
October 2024147
September 2024110
August 202470
July 2024103

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 20259
February 202517
December 20243
November 202420
October 202419
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Regency in May 2025

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

1. North Street (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Robbery1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Cannon Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Stone Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Boyce'S Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Clarence Square (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bartholomews (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Queensbury Mews (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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