Crime in Regency: statistics, rates and trends
6,318 crimes were recorded in Regency in the 12 months to August 2026, 631.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,640), shoplifting (1,404) and anti-social behaviour (1,129) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 10th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Regency | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,318 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 631.1 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,011 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Regency of any year here (6,318 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,318 | 631.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,989 | 598.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,955 | 594.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,298 | 529.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,944 | 593.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,675 | 467.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,618 | 561.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,121 | 611.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,860 | 585.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 670 |
| July 2026 | 657 |
| June 2026 | 548 |
| May 2026 | 683 |
| April 2026 | 542 |
| March 2026 | 510 |
| February 2026 | 437 |
| January 2026 | 439 |
| December 2025 | 439 |
| November 2025 | 442 |
| October 2025 | 529 |
| September 2025 | 422 |
Compared with England and Wales, Regency recorded notably more shoplifting (16.6 times the national rate), theft from the person (8.8 times the national rate) and public order (8.6 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 836 to 1,129, while vehicle crime fell from 103 to 76 and possession of weapons fell from 65 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,640 | 163.8 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 1,404 | 140.2 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,129 | 112.8 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 572 | 57.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 442 | 44.2 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Drugs | 243 | 24.3 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 214 | 21.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 148 | 14.8 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Other crime | 131 | 13.1 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Burglary | 121 | 12.1 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Robbery | 95 | 9.5 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 5.5 | 0.8 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 4.8 | 1.0 | -26% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Regency has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Regency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 900 | 87.8 | -86% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | -23% |
| Goldsmid | 915 | 63.3 | -90% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | -80% |
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | -82% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | -83% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -91% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | -89% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Regency over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (925).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 925 |
| On or near North Street | 605 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 409 |
| On or near Parking Area | 345 |
| On or near Regent Hill | 252 |
| On or near Stone Street | 243 |
| On or near Cannon Place | 203 |
| On or near Boyce'S Street | 196 |
| On or near Grenville Street | 195 |
| On or near Clarence Square | 135 |
Of the 5,189 crimes in Regency with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,655 | 51.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,146 | 22.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 412 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 362 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 300 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 153 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 103 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Regency has an estimated population of 10,011 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (61%, against 20%), more households without a car (65%, against 23%) and more students (14.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Regency average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Regency | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 61.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Regency a safe place to live?
Regency recorded 631.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 10th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Regency?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,640 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,404).
Is crime in Regency going up or down?
Recorded crime in Regency was up 5% on the year before: 6,318 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,989 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Regency?
About 10,011 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Regency?
Regency is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.