PRINCE ALBERT STREET, BN1 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 1HE

PRINCE ALBERT STREET, BN1 1HE, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 584 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 268.56 per 1,000 population. This BN1 1HE 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 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 1HE, encompassing approximately 2174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (161) incidents (45.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (-9.20% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (7.35% increase)

BN1 1HE 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

PRINCE ALBERT STREET, BN1 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting161268.5645.05%
Violence and sexual offences14874.04-9.20%
Anti-social behaviour7368.067.35%
Public order7033.5716.67%
Other theft3432.19-56.96%
Criminal damage and arson2415.644.35%
Vehicle crime1811.04-25.00%
Drugs148.28-26.32%
Theft from the person116.44-82.81%
Other crime105.06-16.67%
Burglary94.60-10.00%
Robbery64.14-14.29%
Bicycle theft52.76-44.44%
Possession of weapons12.30-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163302.59-4.12%
Shoplifting11174.965.71%
Other theft7951.0451.92%
Anti-social behaviour6836.331.49%
Theft from the person6431.27156.00%
Public order6029.433.45%
Vehicle crime2427.5971.43%
Criminal damage and arson2311.0453.33%
Drugs1910.58-5.00%
Other crime128.740.00%
Burglary105.52150.00%
Bicycle theft94.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons94.1450.00%
Robbery74.14-58.82%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences170266.729.68%
Shoplifting10578.1834.62%
Anti-social behaviour6748.28-22.09%
Public order5830.8118.37%
Other theft5226.678.33%
Theft from the person2523.914.17%
Drugs2011.5025.00%
Robbery179.2088.89%
Criminal damage and arson157.82-46.43%
Bicycle theft156.9050.00%
Vehicle crime146.90133.33%
Other crime126.44300.00%
Possession of weapons65.520.00%
Burglary42.76-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155241.8813.97%
Anti-social behaviour8671.2816.22%
Shoplifting7839.55-31.58%
Public order4935.87-18.33%
Other theft4822.53-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson2822.077.69%
Theft from the person2412.8826.32%
Drugs1611.04-11.11%
Bicycle theft107.36-37.50%
Robbery94.6028.57%
Burglary84.14-57.89%
Possession of weapons63.680.00%
Vehicle crime62.76-53.85%
Other crime32.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136258.4430.77%
Shoplifting11462.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour7452.4223.33%
Public order6034.0362.16%
Other theft5127.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson2623.4523.81%
Burglary1911.9618.75%
Theft from the person198.74-13.64%
Drugs188.7420.00%
Bicycle theft168.28128.57%
Vehicle crime137.36-13.33%
Robbery75.98-22.22%
Possession of weapons63.22500.00%
Other crime32.76-86.96%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting114219.815.56%
Violence and sexual offences10452.42-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour6047.8353.85%
Public order3727.59-38.33%
Other theft3417.01-19.05%
Other crime2315.64475.00%
Theft from the person2210.584.76%
Criminal damage and arson2110.12-8.70%
Burglary169.66-23.81%
Drugs157.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime156.90-11.76%
Robbery96.900.00%
Bicycle theft74.14-12.50%
Possession of weapons13.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143237.7536.19%
Shoplifting10865.7625.58%
Public order6049.6653.85%
Other theft4227.5931.25%
Anti-social behaviour3919.312.63%
Criminal damage and arson2317.9343.75%
Burglary2110.58162.50%
Theft from the person219.6650.00%
Drugs189.6680.00%
Vehicle crime178.28112.50%
Robbery97.82350.00%
Bicycle theft84.1433.33%
Other crime43.68-69.23%
Possession of weapons41.84-20.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105175.67-28.08%
Shoplifting8648.28-5.49%
Public order3939.55-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour3817.93-9.52%
Other theft3217.4718.52%
Criminal damage and arson1614.72-27.27%
Theft from the person147.367.69%
Other crime136.4462.50%
Drugs105.98-52.38%
Vehicle crime84.60-27.27%
Burglary83.68166.67%
Bicycle theft63.68500.00%
Possession of weapons52.76-28.57%
Robbery22.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146200.5014.06%
Shoplifting9167.1410.98%
Anti-social behaviour4241.85-2.33%
Public order4019.31-4.76%
Other theft2718.39-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson2212.4210.00%
Drugs2110.12-4.55%
Theft from the person139.668.33%
Vehicle crime115.98-35.29%
Other crime85.0633.33%
Possession of weapons73.6840.00%
Robbery43.22-33.33%
Burglary31.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128192.220.00%
Shoplifting8258.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour4337.710.00%
Public order4219.770.00%
Other theft2919.310.00%
Drugs2213.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson2010.120.00%
Vehicle crime179.200.00%
Theft from the person127.820.00%
Other crime65.520.00%
Robbery62.760.00%
Possession of weapons52.760.00%
Burglary32.300.00%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 590 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202468
July 202467
June 202486
May 202474
April 202460
March 202439
February 202438
January 202442
December 202343

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 202419
April 202416
March 202421
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 20243
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236

A total of 428 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202479
July 202452
June 202448
May 202451
April 202434
March 202442
February 202432
January 202427
December 202329

A total of 515 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202460
July 202458
June 202449
May 202460
April 202437
March 202460
February 202439
January 202440
December 202342

A total of 1050 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024161
August 2024111
July 2024105
June 202478
May 2024114
April 2024114
March 2024108
February 202486
January 202491
December 202382

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202414
June 20246
May 202413
April 202415
March 202417
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317

A total of 1398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 139.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024148
August 2024163
July 2024170
June 2024155
May 2024136
April 2024104
March 2024143
February 2024105
January 2024146
December 2023128

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202415
June 202428
May 202426
April 202421
March 202423
February 202416
January 202422
December 202320

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202420
June 202416
May 202418
April 202415
March 202418
February 202410
January 202421
December 202322

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202464
July 202425
June 202424
May 202419
April 202422
March 202421
February 202414
January 202413
December 202312

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202417
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202415
June 202410
May 202416
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 1HE 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. Queen Square
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Cannon Place
    Total20
    Vehicle crime8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Farm Yard
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ship Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Brighton Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Russell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Pool Valley
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 22. King Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 23. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cranbourne Sreet
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Duke Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Regency Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 28. Grenville Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grand Junction Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Nile Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1