KINGS ROAD, BN1 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 2LP

KINGS ROAD, BN1 2LP, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.38 per 1,000 population. This BN1 2LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN1 postcode area, which has experienced 1423 crimes and a crime rate of 16.81 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN1 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 2LP, encompassing approximately 5537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 2LP area, explore the BN1 2LP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)

BN1 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Cannon Place with total crimes: 22
  • Sillwood Street with total crimes: 18

KINGS ROAD, BN1 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4537.3860.71%
Anti-social behaviour428.132.44%
Shoplifting317.58-26.19%
Public order215.6040.00%
Other theft183.7928.57%
Drugs103.250.00%
Other crime91.81800.00%
Vehicle crime91.6328.57%
Bicycle theft71.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-12.50%
Robbery31.26200.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.36-60.00%
Theft from the person10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4233.0513.51%
Anti-social behaviour417.58-22.64%
Violence and sexual offences287.40-46.15%
Public order155.06-37.50%
Other theft142.71-17.65%
Drugs102.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.81-63.64%
Vehicle crime71.440.00%
Burglary51.2666.67%
Bicycle theft40.90-33.33%
Theft from the person40.72100.00%
Possession of weapons30.72-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5343.1610.42%
Violence and sexual offences529.5720.93%
Shoplifting379.39-21.28%
Public order246.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson224.33100.00%
Other theft173.9754.55%
Vehicle crime73.07-36.36%
Possession of weapons61.26200.00%
Bicycle theft61.08100.00%
Drugs51.08-37.50%
Robbery40.90-42.86%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.36-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4842.086.67%
Shoplifting478.67-29.85%
Violence and sexual offences438.49-8.51%
Public order187.77-18.18%
Other crime173.250.00%
Other theft113.07-8.33%
Vehicle crime111.9957.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.99-8.33%
Drugs81.99-20.00%
Robbery71.44250.00%
Burglary51.26-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6743.7063.41%
Violence and sexual offences4712.10-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour458.494.65%
Public order228.13144.44%
Other theft123.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.1750.00%
Drugs102.1711.11%
Burglary81.8114.29%
Vehicle crime71.44-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.260.00%
Possession of weapons40.90100.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5637.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4310.1134.38%
Shoplifting417.77-2.38%
Other crime117.40175.00%
Vehicle crime101.99100.00%
Other theft91.81-40.00%
Public order91.63-47.06%
Drugs91.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.63-33.33%
Burglary71.440.00%
Theft from the person31.26-50.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.36-33.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4234.85162.50%
Violence and sexual offences407.58-29.82%
Anti-social behaviour327.22-5.88%
Public order175.78-15.00%
Other theft153.07-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson122.71-29.41%
Burglary72.1740.00%
Drugs61.260.00%
Theft from the person61.08500.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-64.29%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Robbery30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5735.3921.28%
Anti-social behaviour3410.29-15.00%
Public order206.14-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson173.6141.67%
Other theft163.076.67%
Shoplifting162.89-48.39%
Vehicle crime142.89-12.50%
Drugs62.53100.00%
Burglary51.08-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.90-20.00%
Robbery40.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.37-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour408.492.56%
Shoplifting317.226.90%
Public order265.60116.67%
Vehicle crime164.7045.45%
Other theft152.897.14%
Criminal damage and arson122.710.00%
Other crime82.17-11.11%
Burglary61.440.00%
Bicycle theft51.0866.67%
Possession of weapons40.900.00%
Robbery40.7233.33%
Drugs30.720.00%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.39-20.97%
Anti-social behaviour398.85-42.65%
Shoplifting297.04-6.45%
Other theft145.24-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.5371.43%
Public order122.17-36.84%
Vehicle crime112.17-26.67%
Other crime91.99-10.00%
Burglary61.63-14.29%
Possession of weapons41.08100.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Drugs30.54-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.54-66.67%
Theft from the person20.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6849.307.94%
Violence and sexual offences6212.2826.53%
Shoplifting3111.20-20.51%
Other theft245.6050.00%
Public order194.33-13.64%
Vehicle crime153.430.00%
Other crime102.71400.00%
Bicycle theft91.8112.50%
Drugs81.630.00%
Theft from the person81.4433.33%
Burglary71.44-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-36.36%
Robbery31.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-60.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6346.2390.91%
Violence and sexual offences4911.38-5.77%
Shoplifting398.8525.81%
Public order227.0410.00%
Other theft163.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime152.89-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson112.71-45.00%
Drugs81.9914.29%
Bicycle theft81.44-27.27%
Burglary81.44100.00%
Theft from the person61.4420.00%
Possession of weapons51.08400.00%
Robbery40.90100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5241.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.390.00%
Shoplifting315.960.00%
Other theft245.600.00%
Public order204.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson203.610.00%
Vehicle crime173.610.00%
Bicycle theft113.070.00%
Drugs71.990.00%
Theft from the person51.260.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 627 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202428
May 202452
April 202443
March 202447
February 202456
January 202440
December 202357
November 202347
October 202349
September 202362
August 202349
July 202352

A total of 581 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202441
May 202453
April 202448
March 202445
February 202443
January 202432
December 202334
November 202340
October 202339
September 202368
August 202363
July 202333

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202422
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 202312
October 202312
September 20237
August 202311
July 202320

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 202324
August 202316
July 202324

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 245 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202415
May 202424
April 202418
March 202422
February 20249
January 202417
December 202320
November 202326
October 202312
September 202319
August 202322
July 202320

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 484 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202442
May 202437
April 202447
March 202467
February 202441
January 202442
December 202316
November 202331
October 202329
September 202331
August 202339
July 202331

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 202417
February 202411
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 202316
October 202311
September 202315
August 202315
July 202317

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238
August 20236
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 2LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting12
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cannon Place
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sillwood Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hampton Place
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. B2066
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Stone Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Regency Square
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Donkey Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montpelier Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Clarence Square
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cavendish Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Queensbury Mews
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Square
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Spring Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bedford Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Western Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Crown Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Castle Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bedford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Oriental Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Little Preston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Preston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lower Market Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Brunswick Street West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. St Margaret'S Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1