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Burglary Rates in Rottingdean & West Saltdean

Brighton and Hove, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Rottingdean & West Saltdean recorded 21 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 50% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

21

1.70 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

783

63.3 per 1,000 residents

50% below the UK average31% below the South East regional average

How does Rottingdean & West Saltdean rank?

Within Brighton and Hove

19 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

26th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
4
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
273
35%
Violence & Sexual
238
30%
Anti-social Behaviour
169
22%
Shoplifting
25
3%
Vehicle Crime
23
3%
Burglary
21
3%
Drug Offences
21
3%
Robbery
9
1%
Theft from Person
4
1%

Property mix in Rottingdean & West Saltdean

Source: Census 2021 · 5,727 households

Detached 48%Semi-detached 13%Terraced 5%Flats 33%

The most common property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Rottingdean & West Saltdean homeowners

Most homes in Rottingdean & West Saltdean are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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