BN1 1SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 1SD

BN1 1SD, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 751 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 185.06 per 1,000 population. This BN1 1SD 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 1SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 1SD, encompassing approximately 4058 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (193) incidents (-5.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (117) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (89) incidents (48.33% increase)

BN1 1SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 160
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 68
  • New Road with total crimes: 45

BN1 1SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193185.06-5.85%
Shoplifting11747.56-2.50%
Other theft8928.8348.33%
Anti-social behaviour8521.93-10.53%
Public order8420.9518.31%
Theft from the person5820.7093.33%
Criminal damage and arson2814.2921.74%
Vehicle crime196.9035.71%
Drugs194.68-17.39%
Burglary174.6854.55%
Other crime144.1940.00%
Bicycle theft133.45-7.14%
Possession of weapons83.20-20.00%
Robbery71.97-58.82%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205173.236.22%
Shoplifting12050.5134.83%
Anti-social behaviour9529.57-20.17%
Public order7123.4110.94%
Other theft6017.500.00%
Theft from the person3014.7825.00%
Drugs237.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.67-37.84%
Robbery175.6788.89%
Vehicle crime144.1955.56%
Bicycle theft143.457.69%
Burglary113.45-8.33%
Other crime102.7142.86%
Possession of weapons102.4625.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193164.3614.20%
Anti-social behaviour11947.5630.77%
Shoplifting8929.32-33.58%
Public order6421.93-9.86%
Other theft6015.77-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson3714.7815.62%
Theft from the person249.1214.29%
Drugs235.910.00%
Bicycle theft135.67-23.53%
Burglary123.20-52.00%
Vehicle crime92.96-18.18%
Robbery92.2228.57%
Possession of weapons82.2260.00%
Other crime71.9775.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169166.0822.46%
Shoplifting13441.643.08%
Anti-social behaviour9133.0228.17%
Public order7122.4236.54%
Other theft6417.5036.17%
Criminal damage and arson3215.7718.52%
Burglary257.8931.58%
Drugs236.164.55%
Theft from the person215.67-12.50%
Bicycle theft175.17142.86%
Vehicle crime114.1922.22%
Robbery72.71-22.22%
Possession of weapons51.72150.00%
Other crime41.23-76.47%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138141.44-19.77%
Shoplifting13034.0014.04%
Anti-social behaviour7132.0322.41%
Public order5217.50-26.76%
Other theft4712.81-7.84%
Criminal damage and arson2711.58-3.57%
Theft from the person246.6514.29%
Drugs225.91-4.35%
Burglary195.42-9.52%
Other crime174.68240.00%
Vehicle crime94.19-40.00%
Robbery92.22-10.00%
Bicycle theft72.22-22.22%
Possession of weapons21.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences172148.3414.67%
Shoplifting11442.3822.58%
Public order7128.0936.54%
Anti-social behaviour5817.507.41%
Other theft5114.2954.55%
Criminal damage and arson2812.5733.33%
Drugs236.90130.00%
Burglary215.6775.00%
Theft from the person215.1731.25%
Vehicle crime155.1750.00%
Robbery103.70100.00%
Bicycle theft92.4612.50%
Other crime52.22-44.44%
Possession of weapons41.23-42.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences150118.28-17.13%
Shoplifting9336.96-1.06%
Anti-social behaviour5422.923.85%
Public order5213.310.00%
Other theft3312.816.45%
Criminal damage and arson218.13-41.67%
Theft from the person165.1745.45%
Burglary123.94100.00%
Vehicle crime102.9625.00%
Drugs102.46-58.33%
Other crime92.4680.00%
Bicycle theft82.22300.00%
Possession of weapons71.970.00%
Robbery51.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences181126.6613.84%
Shoplifting9444.60-3.09%
Anti-social behaviour5223.16-1.89%
Public order5212.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson3612.8124.14%
Other theft318.87-20.51%
Drugs247.64-7.69%
Theft from the person115.91-15.38%
Vehicle crime82.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons71.97-22.22%
Burglary61.720.00%
Robbery51.48-16.67%
Other crime51.23-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159126.414.61%
Shoplifting9739.181.04%
Anti-social behaviour5323.90-10.17%
Public order5213.06-8.77%
Other theft3912.81-26.42%
Criminal damage and arson299.610.00%
Drugs267.15116.67%
Theft from the person136.41-63.89%
Vehicle crime123.200.00%
Possession of weapons92.96200.00%
Other crime82.22-66.67%
Burglary61.97-33.33%
Robbery61.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.48-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152136.51-10.59%
Shoplifting9637.45-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour5923.66-27.16%
Public order5714.54-8.06%
Other theft5314.053.92%
Theft from the person3613.0689.47%
Criminal damage and arson298.87-30.95%
Other crime247.1560.00%
Drugs125.91-29.41%
Vehicle crime122.9633.33%
Burglary92.96-43.75%
Bicycle theft62.22-45.45%
Robbery61.48-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.48-57.14%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences170152.288.97%
Shoplifting10241.899.68%
Anti-social behaviour8125.1322.73%
Public order6219.9619.23%
Other theft5115.28-3.77%
Criminal damage and arson4212.57133.33%
Theft from the person1910.35-5.00%
Drugs174.6821.43%
Burglary164.19-46.67%
Robbery163.94166.67%
Other crime153.94275.00%
Bicycle theft113.70-38.89%
Vehicle crime92.71-35.71%
Possession of weapons72.22-12.50%

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 offences156136.02-22.39%
Shoplifting9338.44-13.08%
Anti-social behaviour6622.92-20.48%
Other theft5316.26-22.06%
Public order5213.068.33%
Burglary3012.81172.73%
Theft from the person207.39-39.39%
Bicycle theft184.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.44-35.71%
Vehicle crime144.44-39.13%
Drugs143.45-73.08%
Possession of weapons83.4514.29%
Robbery61.97-40.00%
Other crime41.48-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences201171.260.00%
Shoplifting10749.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour8326.370.00%
Other theft6820.450.00%
Drugs5216.760.00%
Public order4812.810.00%
Theft from the person3311.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson288.130.00%
Vehicle crime236.900.00%
Bicycle theft185.670.00%
Burglary114.440.00%
Robbery102.710.00%
Possession of weapons72.460.00%
Other crime61.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 202318
August 202318

A total of 967 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
July 202495
June 2024119
May 202491
April 202471
March 202458
February 202454
January 202452
December 202353
November 202359
October 202381
September 202366
August 202383

A total of 699 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202489
July 202460
June 202460
May 202464
April 202447
March 202451
February 202433
January 202431
December 202339
November 202353
October 202351
September 202353
August 202368

A total of 788 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202484
July 202471
June 202464
May 202471
April 202452
March 202471
February 202452
January 202452
December 202352
November 202357
October 202362
September 202352
August 202348

A total of 326 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
July 202430
June 202424
May 202421
April 202424
March 202421
February 202416
January 202411
December 202313
November 202336
October 202319
September 202320
August 202333

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239
September 202314
August 202323

A total of 2239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 172.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024193
July 2024205
June 2024193
May 2024169
April 2024138
March 2024172
February 2024150
January 2024181
December 2023159
November 2023152
October 2023170
September 2023156
August 2023201

A total of 378 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202423
June 202437
May 202432
April 202427
March 202428
February 202421
January 202436
December 202329
November 202329
October 202342
September 202318
August 202328

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202412
May 202425
April 202419
March 202421
February 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202316
September 202330
August 202311

A total of 1386 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 106.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024117
July 2024120
June 202489
May 2024134
April 2024130
March 2024114
February 202493
January 202494
December 202397
November 202396
October 2023102
September 202393
August 2023107

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 202417
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202324
October 202315
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 288 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202423
June 202423
May 202423
April 202422
March 202423
February 202410
January 202424
December 202326
November 202312
October 202317
September 202314
August 202352

A total of 85 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202417
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202316
September 20236
August 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total160
    Violence and sexual offences51
    Other theft34
    Theft from the person21
    Public order10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs6
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime5
    Bicycle theft4
    Possession of weapons4
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
    Burglary2
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. 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
  • 12. Cranbourne Sreet
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Farm Yard
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Steine Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nile Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 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. Regent Hill
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Gloucester Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Russell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Dorset Gardens
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1