BN1 2SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 2SE

BN1 2SE, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 565 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 126.20 per 1,000 population. This BN1 2SE 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 2SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 2SE, encompassing approximately 4476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 2SE area, explore the BN1 2SE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN1 2SE area, visit the BN1 2SE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (144) incidents (-15.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (28.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-1.23% decrease)

BN1 2SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 80
  • New Road with total crimes: 56
  • North Street with total crimes: 54

BN1 2SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144126.20-15.29%
Shoplifting9832.1728.95%
Anti-social behaviour8021.89-1.23%
Public order7117.87-4.05%
Other theft4615.86-43.21%
Criminal damage and arson3110.2810.71%
Vehicle crime226.92-12.00%
Drugs164.91-15.79%
Other crime123.57-20.00%
Burglary112.68-21.43%
Theft from the person112.46-80.00%
Bicycle theft102.46-23.08%
Robbery92.23-10.00%
Possession of weapons42.01-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences170149.43-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour8137.97-4.71%
Other theft8118.0962.00%
Shoplifting7618.09-28.30%
Public order7416.9815.62%
Theft from the person5516.53139.13%
Criminal damage and arson2812.2921.74%
Vehicle crime256.2547.06%
Drugs195.580.00%
Other crime154.247.14%
Burglary143.3575.00%
Bicycle theft133.138.33%
Robbery102.90-37.50%
Possession of weapons82.2333.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185140.2814.20%
Shoplifting10641.3216.48%
Anti-social behaviour8523.68-13.27%
Public order6418.998.47%
Other theft5014.30-5.66%
Theft from the person2311.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.14-28.12%
Drugs195.1418.75%
Vehicle crime174.24112.50%
Robbery163.8077.78%
Other crime143.5775.00%
Bicycle theft123.130.00%
Burglary82.68-38.46%
Possession of weapons61.7950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162131.3410.96%
Anti-social behaviour9836.1915.29%
Shoplifting9121.89-29.46%
Public order5920.337.27%
Other theft5313.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson3211.8414.29%
Theft from the person237.1515.00%
Drugs165.14-5.88%
Burglary133.57-40.91%
Bicycle theft122.90-7.69%
Robbery92.6812.50%
Vehicle crime82.01-46.67%
Other crime81.79100.00%
Possession of weapons41.79-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146134.0230.36%
Shoplifting12932.614.88%
Anti-social behaviour8528.8123.19%
Public order5518.9934.15%
Other theft5312.2955.88%
Criminal damage and arson2811.84-3.45%
Burglary226.2529.41%
Theft from the person204.91-16.67%
Drugs174.47-10.53%
Vehicle crime153.80-16.67%
Bicycle theft133.3585.71%
Robbery82.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.7966.67%
Other crime41.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting123119.737.89%
Violence and sexual offences11227.47-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour6925.0225.45%
Public order4115.41-26.79%
Other theft349.16-17.07%
Criminal damage and arson297.5911.54%
Other crime286.48600.00%
Theft from the person246.2533.33%
Drugs195.36-5.00%
Vehicle crime184.240.00%
Burglary174.02-19.05%
Robbery123.8020.00%
Bicycle theft72.68-12.50%
Possession of weapons31.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144120.1713.39%
Shoplifting11432.1720.00%
Public order5625.4643.59%
Anti-social behaviour5512.515.77%
Other theft4112.2932.26%
Criminal damage and arson269.1613.04%
Burglary215.8161.54%
Drugs204.69100.00%
Vehicle crime184.4720.00%
Theft from the person184.025.88%
Robbery104.02100.00%
Bicycle theft82.2360.00%
Other crime41.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.89-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127101.19-23.03%
Shoplifting9528.37-4.04%
Anti-social behaviour5221.2220.93%
Public order3911.620.00%
Other theft318.716.90%
Criminal damage and arson236.92-14.81%
Theft from the person175.1430.77%
Other crime163.8077.78%
Vehicle crime153.5736.36%
Burglary133.35160.00%
Drugs102.90-54.55%
Robbery52.2325.00%
Possession of weapons51.12-44.44%
Bicycle theft51.1266.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165106.7717.86%
Shoplifting9936.863.12%
Anti-social behaviour4322.11-20.37%
Public order399.60-20.41%
Other theft298.71-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson276.483.85%
Drugs226.03-8.33%
Theft from the person134.9118.18%
Vehicle crime112.90-42.11%
Possession of weapons92.4680.00%
Other crime92.0150.00%
Burglary52.0125.00%
Robbery41.12-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.8950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140106.10-3.45%
Shoplifting9631.27-1.03%
Anti-social behaviour5421.4412.50%
Public order4912.06-19.67%
Other theft3210.95-21.95%
Criminal damage and arson267.15-3.70%
Drugs245.81100.00%
Vehicle crime195.3618.75%
Theft from the person114.24-69.44%
Robbery72.460.00%
Other crime61.56-77.78%
Possession of weapons51.3466.67%
Burglary41.12-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.89-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145119.735.84%
Shoplifting9732.39-3.00%
Public order6121.675.17%
Anti-social behaviour4813.63-40.74%
Other theft4110.72-12.77%
Theft from the person369.16111.76%
Criminal damage and arson278.04-12.90%
Other crime276.0368.75%
Vehicle crime166.03-5.88%
Drugs123.579.09%
Burglary92.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft72.01-12.50%
Robbery71.56-46.15%
Possession of weapons31.56-62.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137124.196.20%
Shoplifting10030.6026.58%
Anti-social behaviour8122.3414.08%
Public order5818.0931.82%
Other theft4712.96-4.08%
Criminal damage and arson3110.5082.35%
Vehicle crime176.92-10.53%
Theft from the person173.80-26.09%
Other crime163.8077.78%
Robbery133.5785.71%
Burglary122.90-50.00%
Drugs112.68-15.38%
Possession of weapons82.46100.00%
Bicycle theft81.79-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129111.690.00%
Shoplifting7928.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour7117.650.00%
Other theft4915.860.00%
Public order4410.950.00%
Burglary249.830.00%
Theft from the person235.360.00%
Vehicle crime195.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.240.00%
Drugs133.800.00%
Bicycle theft122.900.00%
Other crime92.680.00%
Robbery72.010.00%
Possession of weapons41.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202417
June 20248
May 202415
April 202418
March 202418
February 202415
January 202411
December 202319
November 202316
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 1906 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 146.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 2024170
July 2024185
June 2024162
May 2024146
April 2024112
March 2024144
February 2024127
January 2024165
December 2023140
November 2023145
October 2023137
September 2023129

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 202423
June 202432
May 202428
April 202429
March 202426
February 202423
January 202427
December 202326
November 202327
October 202331
September 202317

A total of 902 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202481
July 202485
June 202498
May 202485
April 202469
March 202455
February 202452
January 202443
December 202354
November 202348
October 202381
September 202371

A total of 168 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202414
June 20248
May 20244
April 202428
March 20244
February 202416
January 20249
December 20236
November 202327
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 587 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202481
July 202450
June 202453
May 202453
April 202434
March 202441
February 202431
January 202429
December 202332
November 202341
October 202347
September 202349

A total of 710 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202474
July 202464
June 202459
May 202455
April 202441
March 202456
February 202439
January 202439
December 202349
November 202361
October 202358
September 202344

A total of 117 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202416
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 1303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202476
July 2024106
June 202491
May 2024129
April 2024123
March 2024114
February 202495
January 202499
December 202396
November 202397
October 2023100
September 202379

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20248
June 202413
May 202422
April 202417
March 202421
February 202413
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312
September 202324

A total of 218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202419
June 202416
May 202417
April 202419
March 202420
February 202410
January 202422
December 202324
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202455
July 202423
June 202423
May 202420
April 202424
March 202418
February 202417
January 202413
December 202311
November 202336
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 112 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total80
    Violence and sexual offences36
    Public order12
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. New Road
    Total56
    Anti-social behaviour33
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. North Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. 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
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Windsor Street
    Total13
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Queensbury Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Regent Hill
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Crown Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Regency Square
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Clarence Square
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ship Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Brighton Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. North Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Russell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Pool Valley
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. King Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 30. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1