GLOUCESTER ROAD, BN1 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 4AF

GLOUCESTER ROAD, BN1 4AF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 476 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.00 per 1,000 population. This BN1 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 4AF, encompassing approximately 4958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 4AF area, explore the BN1 4AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN1 4AF area, visit the BN1 4AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (129) incidents (17.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-1.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (82.35% increase)

BN1 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Foundry Street with total crimes: 40
  • Marshalls Row with total crimes: 33

GLOUCESTER ROAD, BN1 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12996.0017.27%
Anti-social behaviour9126.02-1.09%
Shoplifting6218.3582.35%
Public order5012.5021.95%
Other theft3310.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.66-23.33%
Drugs234.6491.67%
Vehicle crime134.6462.50%
Burglary132.6218.18%
Theft from the person112.62120.00%
Robbery102.22150.00%
Possession of weapons92.0280.00%
Bicycle theft51.82-61.54%
Other crime41.01-20.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11081.28-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour9222.1926.03%
Public order4118.56-24.07%
Shoplifting348.27-41.38%
Other theft336.86-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson306.667.14%
Bicycle theft136.05-23.53%
Drugs122.62-29.41%
Burglary112.42-35.29%
Vehicle crime82.22-38.46%
Theft from the person51.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.01-16.67%
Other crime51.01400.00%
Robbery41.0133.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11491.1634.12%
Anti-social behaviour7322.9952.08%
Shoplifting5814.72-17.14%
Public order5411.7014.89%
Other theft4110.8924.24%
Criminal damage and arson288.27-6.67%
Bicycle theft175.65240.00%
Drugs173.43-45.16%
Burglary173.43112.50%
Vehicle crime133.4318.18%
Theft from the person102.6225.00%
Possession of weapons62.0220.00%
Robbery31.21200.00%
Other crime10.61-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8580.07-16.67%
Shoplifting7017.144.48%
Anti-social behaviour4814.12-18.64%
Public order479.68-2.08%
Other theft339.48-5.71%
Drugs316.6629.17%
Criminal damage and arson306.2536.36%
Other crime156.05650.00%
Vehicle crime113.0310.00%
Theft from the person82.2214.29%
Burglary81.6114.29%
Possession of weapons51.6166.67%
Bicycle theft51.01-16.67%
Robbery11.01-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10280.270.99%
Shoplifting6720.57179.17%
Anti-social behaviour5913.5122.92%
Public order4811.904.35%
Other theft359.6884.21%
Drugs247.0641.18%
Criminal damage and arson224.844.76%
Vehicle crime104.4411.11%
Theft from the person72.02250.00%
Burglary71.41-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.41-33.33%
Robbery61.210.00%
Possession of weapons31.21-40.00%
Other crime20.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10164.74-7.34%
Anti-social behaviour4820.379.09%
Public order469.6843.75%
Shoplifting249.28-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson214.84-36.36%
Other theft194.24-26.92%
Drugs173.83-19.05%
Bicycle theft93.43125.00%
Vehicle crime91.82-43.75%
Burglary81.820.00%
Robbery61.6120.00%
Other crime61.21100.00%
Possession of weapons51.21-16.67%
Theft from the person21.01-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10969.78-1.80%
Anti-social behaviour4421.984.76%
Shoplifting348.87-20.93%
Criminal damage and arson336.8632.00%
Public order326.66-17.95%
Other theft266.45-7.14%
Drugs215.240.00%
Vehicle crime164.2460.00%
Burglary83.2314.29%
Possession of weapons61.61-14.29%
Robbery51.21-16.67%
Theft from the person51.01-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.01-55.56%
Other crime30.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11172.815.71%
Shoplifting4322.39-44.16%
Anti-social behaviour428.67-16.00%
Public order398.47-25.00%
Other theft287.87-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson255.658.70%
Drugs215.0475.00%
Vehicle crime104.240.00%
Bicycle theft92.02-43.75%
Theft from the person71.8240.00%
Burglary71.4140.00%
Possession of weapons71.4175.00%
Other crime61.41-62.50%
Robbery61.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10582.69-11.02%
Shoplifting7721.1848.08%
Public order5215.531.96%
Anti-social behaviour5010.49-15.25%
Other theft2910.08-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson235.85-11.54%
Bicycle theft164.6477.78%
Other crime163.2323.08%
Drugs123.23-14.29%
Vehicle crime102.42-28.57%
Robbery62.020.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Theft from the person51.01-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11883.30-3.28%
Anti-social behaviour5923.807.27%
Shoplifting5211.90-14.75%
Public order5110.49-3.77%
Other theft3610.292.86%
Criminal damage and arson267.2673.33%
Vehicle crime145.24-6.67%
Drugs142.8227.27%
Other crime132.82116.67%
Bicycle theft92.62-10.00%
Theft from the person61.82-40.00%
Robbery61.2150.00%
Burglary51.21-73.68%
Possession of weapons41.01-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12285.515.17%
Shoplifting6124.618.93%
Anti-social behaviour5512.30-31.25%
Public order5311.0910.42%
Other theft3510.699.38%
Burglary197.06111.11%
Vehicle crime153.83-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson153.03-37.50%
Drugs113.03-73.81%
Bicycle theft102.22-9.09%
Theft from the person102.02100.00%
Possession of weapons82.02300.00%
Other crime61.610.00%
Robbery41.21-55.56%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11693.181.75%
Anti-social behaviour8023.4090.48%
Shoplifting5616.13-16.42%
Public order4811.29-17.24%
Drugs429.68250.00%
Other theft328.47-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson246.45-17.24%
Vehicle crime224.8422.22%
Bicycle theft114.44-54.17%
Robbery92.2212.50%
Burglary91.82-47.06%
Other crime61.82100.00%
Theft from the person51.21-37.50%
Possession of weapons21.01-77.78%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11492.980.00%
Shoplifting6722.990.00%
Public order5813.510.00%
Other theft5211.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour4210.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson298.470.00%
Bicycle theft245.850.00%
Vehicle crime184.840.00%
Burglary173.630.00%
Drugs123.430.00%
Possession of weapons92.420.00%
Robbery81.820.00%
Theft from the person81.610.00%
Other crime31.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 783 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202491
June 202492
May 202473
April 202448
March 202459
February 202448
January 202444
December 202342
November 202350
October 202359
September 202355
August 202380
July 202342

A total of 329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202430
May 202428
April 202430
March 202422
February 202421
January 202433
December 202325
November 202323
October 202326
September 202315
August 202324
July 202329

A total of 257 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202412
May 202417
April 202431
March 202424
February 202417
January 202421
December 202321
November 202312
October 202314
September 202311
August 202342
July 202312

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 619 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202450
June 202441
May 202454
April 202447
March 202448
February 202446
January 202432
December 202339
November 202352
October 202351
September 202353
August 202348
July 202358

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 1436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 110.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024129
June 2024110
May 2024114
April 202485
March 2024102
February 2024101
January 2024109
December 2023111
November 2023105
October 2023118
September 2023122
August 2023116
July 2023114

A total of 705 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202462
June 202434
May 202458
April 202470
March 202467
February 202424
January 202434
December 202343
November 202377
October 202352
September 202361
August 202356
July 202367

A total of 432 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202433
May 202441
April 202433
March 202435
February 202419
January 202426
December 202328
November 202329
October 202336
September 202335
August 202332
July 202352

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 202315
August 202322
July 202318

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 202417
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 202319
August 20239
July 202317

A total of 138 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202413
May 202417
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 202316
October 20239
September 202310
August 202311
July 202324

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 202415
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202316
October 202313
September 20236
August 20236
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total48
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Foundry Street
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Burglary2
  • 3. Marshalls Row
    Total33
    Shoplifting22
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 4. New Road
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order5
    Robbery3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Waterloo Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Terminus Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Brighton (Station)
    Total13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Windsor Street
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total11
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Jubilee Street
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St George'S Mews
    Total10
    Other crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. York Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Queen'S Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Junction Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Queen'S Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashton Rise
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Grand Parade
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Marlborough Place
    Total8
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Ann Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sussex Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Queen'S Gardens
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Circus Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Prince'S Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Redcross Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1