Crime in Regency: statistics, rates and trends
6,264 crimes were recorded in Regency in the 12 months to July 2026, 625.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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6,264 crimes were recorded in Regency in the 12 months to July 2026, 625.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,628 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Regency has the 10th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Regency | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,264 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 625.7 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,011 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Regency was highest in the year to July 2026 (6,264 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,619). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 6,264 | 625.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,980 | 597.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,868 | 586.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,341 | 533.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,984 | 597.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,619 | 461.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,803 | 579.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,937 | 593.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,927 | 592.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 616 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Regency over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+43%) and drugs (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-36%) and theft from the person (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,628 | 162.6 | 4.75 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 1,334 | 133.3 | 16.08 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,139 | 113.8 | 7.42 | +43% |
| Public order | 568 | 56.7 | 8.54 | -3% |
| Other theft | 432 | 43.2 | 6.75 | -12% |
| Drugs | 250 | 25.0 | 7.64 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 233 | 23.3 | 3.43 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 152 | 15.2 | 8.99 | -26% |
| Other crime | 131 | 13.1 | 6.20 | -11% |
| Burglary | 121 | 12.1 | 3.42 | -8% |
| Robbery | 102 | 10.2 | 7.54 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 7.2 | 1.46 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 5.1 | 6.19 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 5.1 | 5.25 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Regency
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Regency recorded 1,628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (162.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Regency
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Regency recorded 1,334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (133.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Regency
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Regency recorded 1,139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (113.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Regency
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Regency recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Regency
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Regency recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Regency
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Regency recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Regency
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Regency recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Regency
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Regency recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Regency
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Regency recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Regency
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Regency recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Regency
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Regency recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Regency
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Regency recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Regency
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Regency recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Regency
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Regency recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Regency, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Regency.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Regency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 877 | 85.6 | -86% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | -22% |
| Goldsmid | 889 | 61.5 | -90% |
| Central Hove | 1,495 | 125.7 | -80% |
| Queen's Park | 1,167 | 114.0 | -82% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | -83% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -91% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,066 | 68.1 | -89% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Regency over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 910 |
| On or near North Street | 563 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 399 |
| On or near Parking Area | 352 |
| On or near Regent Hill | 266 |
| On or near Stone Street | 242 |
| On or near Cannon Place | 199 |
| On or near Boyce'S Street | 197 |
| On or near Grenville Street | 176 |
| On or near Sillwood Street | 130 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Regency over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,556 | 40.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,152 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 1,139 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 401 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 365 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 312 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 154 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 125 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.1% |
Regency has an estimated population of 10,011. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Regency sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Regency |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 61.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Regency a safe place to live?
Regency recorded 625.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Regency?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,334).
Is crime in Regency going up or down?
Recorded crime in Regency was up 5% on the year before: 6,264 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,980 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Regency?
Regency is policed by Sussex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Regency. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.