BN1 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 1BN

BN1 1BN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 670 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 202.39 per 1,000 population. This BN1 1BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN1 postcode area, which has experienced 1312 crimes and a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN1 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 1BN, encompassing approximately 3310 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 1BN area, explore the BN1 1BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN1 1BN area, visit the BN1 1BN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (-7.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (164) incidents (43.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (6.98% increase)

BN1 1BN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 102
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 102
  • New Road with total crimes: 56

BN1 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179202.39-7.25%
Shoplifting16454.0743.86%
Anti-social behaviour9249.546.98%
Public order7927.79-3.66%
Other theft4623.86-47.73%
Criminal damage and arson2613.90-3.70%
Drugs177.85-5.56%
Theft from the person135.14-78.33%
Burglary123.93-14.29%
Robbery103.6242.86%
Vehicle crime103.02-47.37%
Other crime93.02-35.71%
Bicycle theft92.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons42.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193224.14-4.93%
Shoplifting11458.300.00%
Other theft8834.4446.67%
Anti-social behaviour8626.58-5.49%
Public order8225.9820.59%
Theft from the person6024.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2718.1222.73%
Vehicle crime198.1646.15%
Drugs185.74-18.18%
Burglary145.4440.00%
Other crime144.2375.00%
Bicycle theft124.23-14.29%
Possession of weapons83.620.00%
Robbery72.42-58.82%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203205.415.73%
Shoplifting11461.3234.12%
Anti-social behaviour9134.44-21.55%
Public order6827.491.49%
Other theft6020.540.00%
Theft from the person3018.1225.00%
Drugs229.0610.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.65-40.54%
Robbery176.6588.89%
Bicycle theft145.147.69%
Vehicle crime134.2385.71%
Burglary103.93-16.67%
Other crime83.0260.00%
Possession of weapons82.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192197.8612.28%
Anti-social behaviour11658.0038.10%
Shoplifting8535.04-29.17%
Public order6725.68-2.90%
Other theft6020.24-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson3718.1223.33%
Theft from the person2411.1814.29%
Drugs207.25-13.04%
Bicycle theft136.04-23.53%
Burglary123.93-52.00%
Robbery93.6228.57%
Possession of weapons82.7233.33%
Vehicle crime72.42-36.36%
Other crime52.1125.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences171196.3526.67%
Shoplifting12051.65-0.83%
Anti-social behaviour8436.2518.31%
Public order6925.3730.19%
Other theft6220.8431.91%
Criminal damage and arson3018.7320.00%
Burglary259.0631.58%
Drugs237.554.55%
Theft from the person216.95-19.23%
Bicycle theft176.34142.86%
Vehicle crime115.1422.22%
Robbery73.32-22.22%
Possession of weapons62.11200.00%
Other crime41.81-76.47%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135170.07-21.51%
Shoplifting12140.7810.00%
Anti-social behaviour7136.5524.56%
Public order5321.45-22.06%
Other theft4716.01-7.84%
Theft from the person2614.2023.81%
Criminal damage and arson257.850.00%
Drugs227.55-4.35%
Burglary196.65-9.52%
Other crime175.74325.00%
Vehicle crime95.14-40.00%
Robbery92.72-10.00%
Bicycle theft72.72-22.22%
Possession of weapons22.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172178.2217.01%
Shoplifting11051.9622.22%
Public order6833.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour5720.547.55%
Other theft5117.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson2515.4119.05%
Drugs237.55155.56%
Burglary216.9590.91%
Theft from the person216.3440.00%
Vehicle crime156.3450.00%
Robbery104.53100.00%
Bicycle theft93.0212.50%
Other crime42.72-55.56%
Possession of weapons41.21-42.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147141.97-18.33%
Shoplifting9044.40-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour5327.191.92%
Public order5116.012.00%
Other theft3415.419.68%
Criminal damage and arson2110.27-36.36%
Theft from the person156.3425.00%
Burglary114.5383.33%
Vehicle crime103.3225.00%
Other crime93.0280.00%
Drugs92.72-64.00%
Bicycle theft82.72300.00%
Possession of weapons72.420.00%
Robbery52.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences180153.4512.50%
Shoplifting9254.372.22%
Anti-social behaviour5227.790.00%
Public order5015.71-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson3315.1010.00%
Other theft319.97-16.22%
Drugs259.360.00%
Theft from the person127.55-14.29%
Vehicle crime83.62-38.46%
Possession of weapons72.42-22.22%
Burglary62.110.00%
Robbery51.81-16.67%
Other crime51.51-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.51-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences160152.559.59%
Shoplifting9048.332.27%
Anti-social behaviour5227.19-11.86%
Public order5215.71-7.14%
Other theft3715.71-28.85%
Criminal damage and arson3011.187.14%
Drugs259.06127.27%
Theft from the person147.55-62.16%
Vehicle crime134.238.33%
Possession of weapons93.93200.00%
Other crime82.72-65.22%
Burglary62.42-25.00%
Robbery61.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146161.61-14.12%
Shoplifting8844.10-9.28%
Anti-social behaviour5926.58-27.16%
Public order5617.82-11.11%
Other theft5216.921.96%
Theft from the person3715.7194.74%
Criminal damage and arson2811.18-30.00%
Other crime238.4664.29%
Vehicle crime126.9533.33%
Drugs113.62-38.89%
Burglary83.32-38.46%
Bicycle theft62.42-45.45%
Robbery61.81-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.81-57.14%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences170183.968.97%
Shoplifting9751.354.30%
Anti-social behaviour8129.3019.12%
Public order6324.4723.53%
Other theft5119.03-1.92%
Criminal damage and arson4015.41122.22%
Theft from the person1912.08-5.00%
Drugs185.7428.57%
Robbery165.44128.57%
Other crime144.83250.00%
Burglary134.23-53.57%
Bicycle theft113.93-31.25%
Vehicle crime93.32-35.71%
Possession of weapons72.72-12.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156165.840.00%
Shoplifting9347.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour6828.090.00%
Other theft5220.540.00%
Public order5115.710.00%
Burglary2815.410.00%
Theft from the person208.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.040.00%
Bicycle theft165.440.00%
Vehicle crime144.830.00%
Drugs144.230.00%
Possession of weapons84.230.00%
Robbery72.420.00%
Other crime42.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 169.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024179
August 2024193
July 2024203
June 2024192
May 2024171
April 2024135
March 2024172
February 2024147
January 2024180
December 2023160
November 2023146
October 2023170
September 2023156

A total of 362 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 202422
June 202437
May 202430
April 202425
March 202425
February 202421
January 202433
December 202330
November 202328
October 202340
September 202318

A total of 962 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202486
July 202491
June 2024116
May 202484
April 202471
March 202457
February 202453
January 202452
December 202352
November 202359
October 202381
September 202368

A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 202417
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202323
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 671 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202488
July 202460
June 202460
May 202462
April 202447
March 202451
February 202434
January 202431
December 202337
November 202352
October 202351
September 202352

A total of 809 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202482
July 202468
June 202467
May 202469
April 202453
March 202468
February 202451
January 202450
December 202352
November 202356
October 202363
September 202351

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202417
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 1378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 106.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024164
August 2024114
July 2024114
June 202485
May 2024120
April 2024121
March 2024110
February 202490
January 202492
December 202390
November 202388
October 202397
September 202393

A total of 185 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202425
April 202419
March 202421
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313
September 202328

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 247 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202422
June 202420
May 202423
April 202422
March 202423
February 20249
January 202425
December 202325
November 202311
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202460
July 202430
June 202424
May 202421
April 202426
March 202421
February 202415
January 202412
December 202314
November 202337
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 127 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 1BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total102
    Violence and sexual offences50
    Public order14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft7
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total102
    Shoplifting81
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. New Road
    Total56
    Anti-social behaviour33
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. North Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Foundry Street
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Queen Square
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Boyce'S Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Windsor Street
    Total13
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Frederick Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queen'S Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Farm Yard
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Bond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ship Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Brighton Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. North Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Russell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Pool Valley
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 27. King Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 28. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1