BN1 1GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 1GS

BN1 1GS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 738 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 271.09 per 1,000 population. This BN1 1GS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN1 postcode area, which has experienced 1425 crimes and a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN1 1GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 1GS, encompassing approximately 2722 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 1GS area, explore the BN1 1GS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (191) incidents (-4.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (116) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (88) incidents (46.67% increase)

BN1 1GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 173
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 68
  • New Road with total crimes: 45

BN1 1GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences191271.09-4.50%
Shoplifting11670.161.75%
Other theft8842.6146.67%
Anti-social behaviour8332.33-4.60%
Public order8030.4917.65%
Theft from the person5929.3996.67%
Criminal damage and arson2821.6721.74%
Vehicle crime1910.2958.33%
Drugs186.98-18.18%
Burglary156.6166.67%
Other crime145.5175.00%
Bicycle theft125.14-14.29%
Possession of weapons84.410.00%
Robbery72.94-61.11%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences200247.216.95%
Shoplifting11473.4740.74%
Anti-social behaviour8741.88-21.62%
Public order6831.964.62%
Other theft6024.985.26%
Theft from the person3022.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson2311.02-34.29%
Drugs228.4510.00%
Robbery188.08100.00%
Bicycle theft146.6116.67%
Vehicle crime125.1471.43%
Burglary94.410.00%
Other crime83.3160.00%
Possession of weapons82.9414.29%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187231.0515.43%
Anti-social behaviour11168.6937.04%
Shoplifting8140.77-31.36%
Public order6529.75-2.99%
Other theft5723.88-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson3520.9420.69%
Theft from the person2412.8620.00%
Drugs208.82-13.04%
Bicycle theft127.35-25.00%
Burglary94.41-60.87%
Robbery93.3128.57%
Vehicle crime73.31-36.36%
Possession of weapons72.5716.67%
Other crime52.5766.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162229.9522.73%
Shoplifting11859.51-0.84%
Anti-social behaviour8143.3422.73%
Public order6729.7531.37%
Other theft6024.6136.36%
Criminal damage and arson2922.0420.83%
Drugs2310.659.52%
Burglary238.4527.78%
Theft from the person208.45-23.08%
Bicycle theft167.35128.57%
Vehicle crime115.8822.22%
Robbery74.04-30.00%
Possession of weapons62.57200.00%
Other crime32.20-82.35%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132200.56-20.48%
Shoplifting11948.496.25%
Anti-social behaviour6643.7129.41%
Public order5124.24-21.54%
Other theft4418.73-12.00%
Theft from the person2616.1623.81%
Criminal damage and arson249.550.00%
Drugs218.82-8.70%
Burglary187.71-14.29%
Other crime176.61325.00%
Robbery106.240.00%
Vehicle crime93.67-40.00%
Bicycle theft73.31-22.22%
Possession of weapons22.57-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166211.2116.90%
Shoplifting11260.9824.44%
Public order6541.1427.45%
Anti-social behaviour5123.884.08%
Other theft5018.7347.06%
Criminal damage and arson2418.379.09%
Drugs238.82228.57%
Burglary218.4590.91%
Theft from the person217.7150.00%
Vehicle crime157.7187.50%
Robbery105.51150.00%
Bicycle theft93.6728.57%
Other crime43.31-55.56%
Possession of weapons41.47-42.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142167.14-18.39%
Shoplifting9052.16-2.17%
Public order5133.066.25%
Anti-social behaviour4918.73-3.92%
Other theft3418.006.25%
Criminal damage and arson2212.49-24.14%
Theft from the person148.0816.67%
Burglary115.1483.33%
Other crime94.0480.00%
Vehicle crime83.3114.29%
Possession of weapons72.940.00%
Drugs72.57-70.83%
Bicycle theft72.57250.00%
Robbery42.57-20.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174181.4614.47%
Shoplifting9263.924.55%
Anti-social behaviour5133.790.00%
Public order4818.73-2.04%
Other theft3217.63-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson2911.750.00%
Drugs2410.650.00%
Theft from the person128.82-14.29%
Possession of weapons74.41-22.22%
Vehicle crime72.57-53.33%
Burglary62.570.00%
Robbery52.20-16.67%
Other crime51.84-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.84-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152179.628.57%
Shoplifting8855.832.33%
Anti-social behaviour5132.33-8.93%
Public order4918.73-9.26%
Other theft3618.00-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson2913.223.57%
Drugs2410.65140.00%
Vehicle crime158.8225.00%
Theft from the person145.51-62.16%
Possession of weapons95.14200.00%
Other crime73.31-69.57%
Burglary62.5720.00%
Robbery62.2020.00%
Bicycle theft32.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140189.54-14.11%
Shoplifting8651.43-7.53%
Anti-social behaviour5631.59-29.11%
Public order5420.57-11.48%
Other theft5119.846.25%
Theft from the person3718.7394.74%
Criminal damage and arson2813.59-31.71%
Other crime2310.2976.92%
Vehicle crime128.4533.33%
Drugs104.41-44.44%
Bicycle theft63.67-45.45%
Burglary52.20-50.00%
Robbery51.84-68.75%
Possession of weapons31.84-57.14%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163215.993.82%
Shoplifting9359.872.20%
Anti-social behaviour7934.1621.54%
Public order6129.0227.08%
Other theft4822.41-2.04%
Criminal damage and arson4117.63115.79%
Theft from the person1915.06-5.00%
Drugs186.9828.57%
Robbery166.61128.57%
Other crime135.88225.00%
Bicycle theft114.78-21.43%
Burglary104.04-62.96%
Vehicle crime93.67-30.77%
Possession of weapons73.31-12.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157196.89-17.37%
Shoplifting9157.67-5.21%
Anti-social behaviour6533.43-17.72%
Other theft4923.88-22.22%
Public order4818.004.35%
Burglary2717.63200.00%
Theft from the person209.92-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson197.35-29.63%
Drugs146.98-75.00%
Bicycle theft145.14-17.65%
Vehicle crime135.14-48.00%
Possession of weapons84.7814.29%
Robbery72.94-41.67%
Other crime42.57-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences190245.740.00%
Shoplifting9669.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour7935.260.00%
Other theft6329.020.00%
Drugs5623.140.00%
Public order4620.570.00%
Theft from the person3616.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson2713.220.00%
Vehicle crime259.920.00%
Bicycle theft179.180.00%
Robbery126.240.00%
Burglary94.410.00%
Possession of weapons73.310.00%
Other crime62.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 909 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202483
July 202487
June 2024111
May 202481
April 202466
March 202451
February 202449
January 202451
December 202351
November 202356
October 202379
September 202365
August 202379

A total of 130 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 202412
May 202416
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 202314
August 202317

A total of 672 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202488
July 202460
June 202457
May 202460
April 202444
March 202450
February 202434
January 202432
December 202336
November 202351
October 202348
September 202349
August 202363

A total of 753 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
July 202468
June 202465
May 202467
April 202451
March 202465
February 202451
January 202448
December 202349
November 202354
October 202361
September 202348
August 202346

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 202430
June 202424
May 202420
April 202426
March 202421
February 202414
January 202412
December 202314
November 202337
October 202319
September 202320
August 202336

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202412
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415
February 20248
January 20247
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239
September 202313
August 202325

A total of 2156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024191
July 2024200
June 2024187
May 2024162
April 2024132
March 2024166
February 2024142
January 2024174
December 2023152
November 2023140
October 2023163
September 2023157
August 2023190

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20249
June 20249
May 202423
April 202418
March 202421
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 202327
August 20239

A total of 358 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202423
June 202435
May 202429
April 202424
March 202424
February 202422
January 202429
December 202329
November 202328
October 202341
September 202319
August 202327

A total of 1296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024116
July 2024114
June 202481
May 2024118
April 2024119
March 2024112
February 202490
January 202492
December 202388
November 202386
October 202393
September 202391
August 202396

A total of 118 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 202417
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 202323
October 202313
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 280 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202422
June 202420
May 202423
April 202421
March 202423
February 20247
January 202424
December 202324
November 202310
October 202318
September 202314
August 202356

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202418
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 202316
September 20237
August 202312

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total173
    Violence and sexual offences55
    Other theft35
    Theft from the person23
    Public order12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Drugs6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime5
    Bicycle theft4
    Possession of weapons4
    Burglary3
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total68
    Shoplifting50
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. New Road
    Total45
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order8
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Foundry Street
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. North Street
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. South Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Boyce'S Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cranbourne Sreet
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Farm Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Steine Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nile Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queen Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Brighton Place
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Windsor Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grenville Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 23. Pool Valley
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Pavilion Buildings
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. King Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime8
  • 26. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Russell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Dorset Gardens
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marlborough Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Frederick Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Public order1