POWIS ROAD, BN1 3HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 3HJ

POWIS ROAD, BN1 3HJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.64 per 1,000 population. This BN1 3HJ 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 3HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 3HJ, encompassing approximately 9923 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 3HJ area, explore the BN1 3HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-39.22% decrease)

BN1 3HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 24
  • Hampton Place with total crimes: 14

POWIS ROAD, BN1 3HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4617.6464.29%
Violence and sexual offences374.645.71%
Anti-social behaviour313.73-39.22%
Public order183.1250.00%
Vehicle crime101.81-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.0112.50%
Other theft70.91-61.11%
Drugs40.71-33.33%
Burglary40.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5119.1596.15%
Violence and sexual offences355.14-2.78%
Shoplifting283.53-9.68%
Other theft182.82100.00%
Public order121.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime111.21120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-11.11%
Burglary60.8150.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Robbery40.50300.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.5228.57%
Shoplifting313.63-24.39%
Anti-social behaviour263.12-10.34%
Public order152.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5180.00%
Other theft90.9112.50%
Drugs60.9150.00%
Vehicle crime50.60-58.33%
Bicycle theft50.5066.67%
Burglary40.5033.33%
Other crime40.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4115.32-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour294.13-14.71%
Violence and sexual offences282.92-33.33%
Public order122.820.00%
Vehicle crime121.210.00%
Other theft81.21-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-58.33%
Drugs40.50-55.56%
Other crime40.40100.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Burglary30.30-25.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4518.957.14%
Violence and sexual offences424.532.44%
Anti-social behaviour344.2336.00%
Vehicle crime123.4320.00%
Public order121.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.21100.00%
Drugs91.210.00%
Other theft90.91-25.00%
Burglary40.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.40200.00%
Possession of weapons30.300.00%
Other crime20.30-66.67%
Robbery10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4218.54-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences414.2320.59%
Anti-social behaviour254.13-30.56%
Public order142.52-17.65%
Other theft121.41-29.41%
Vehicle crime101.21100.00%
Drugs91.0112.50%
Burglary80.91300.00%
Other crime60.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60-50.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-83.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7221.7784.62%
Anti-social behaviour367.26-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences343.63-8.11%
Other theft173.43325.00%
Public order171.7170.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.71100.00%
Drugs81.2114.29%
Bicycle theft60.810.00%
Vehicle crime50.60-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Other crime20.20-33.33%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3916.22-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences373.93-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour373.7319.35%
Public order103.73-23.08%
Drugs71.01-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime60.6050.00%
Burglary50.60-37.50%
Other theft40.50-75.00%
Other crime30.40200.00%
Robbery30.3050.00%
Theft from the person30.30200.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.659.76%
Shoplifting454.5336.36%
Anti-social behaviour314.5372.22%
Other theft163.1245.45%
Criminal damage and arson141.6155.56%
Public order131.41-31.58%
Drugs101.31150.00%
Burglary81.01700.00%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Possession of weapons40.400.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.61-26.79%
Shoplifting334.13-28.26%
Public order193.335.56%
Anti-social behaviour181.91-10.00%
Other theft111.8122.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.1112.50%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-80.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.3455.56%
Shoplifting465.6476.92%
Anti-social behaviour204.64-23.08%
Public order182.0238.46%
Vehicle crime101.81-9.09%
Other theft91.01-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.91-20.00%
Burglary50.81-37.50%
Robbery40.50100.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.12-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour263.63-18.75%
Shoplifting262.62-3.70%
Other theft132.62-31.58%
Public order131.318.33%
Vehicle crime111.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1125.00%
Burglary81.0160.00%
Drugs40.81-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.4033.33%
Other crime40.40-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Robbery20.20-33.33%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.330.00%
Shoplifting273.220.00%
Other theft192.720.00%
Public order121.910.00%
Vehicle crime111.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.110.00%
Drugs70.810.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Other crime50.500.00%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414
March 202417
February 202410
January 202413
December 202319
November 202318
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202412
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202451
July 202426
June 202429
May 202434
April 202425
March 202436
February 202437
January 202431
December 202318
November 202320
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
July 202436
June 202428
May 202442
April 202441
March 202434
February 202437
January 202445
December 202341
November 202356
October 202336
September 202343

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 202412
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 202417
February 20244
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202428
July 202431
June 202441
May 202445
April 202442
March 202472
February 202439
January 202445
December 202333
November 202346
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 3HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting15
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stone Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hampton Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Montpelier Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour11
  • 5. Brunswick Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Regent Hill
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Crown Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Clarence Square
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Windlesham Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. North Gardens
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Spring Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Furze Hill
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Windlesham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Osmond Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Buckingham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Albert Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Davigdor Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Russell Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kew Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. B2066
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Norfolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Montpelier Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Clifton Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1