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Crime in Rottingdean

Rottingdean had 208 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 64.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was up 42% on the three months before.

BN2, Brighton and Hove · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rottingdean

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64.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
+42%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

48 Mar 49 Apr 49 May 75 Jun 63 Jul 70 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rottingdean. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour6129%
violence6129%
public order2914%
shoplifting178%
criminal damage115%
theft94%
burglary84%
vehicle crime42%

Rottingdean against Brighton and Hove

TypeRottingdean per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence18.932.1▲ 53%
Burglary2.52.3–
Vehicle crime1.23.5–
Anti-social behaviour18.925.4▲ 33%
Theft and robbery3.49.20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brighton Marina Village237.5▲ 1%
Roedean191.6▲ 12%
Ovingdean106.9▲ 7%
Woodingdean67.8▲ 12%
Rottingdean64.5▲ 42%
Saltdean60.6▲ 42%
Telscombe Cliffs50.6▲ 9%
See every Brighton and Hove area ranked on the crime in Brighton and Hove page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Rottingdean a safe area?

Rottingdean had about 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rottingdean?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (61), followed by violence (61) and public order (29).