BN1 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 4LF

BN1 4LF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 241 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.97 per 1,000 population. This BN1 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 4LF, encompassing approximately 10055 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 4LF area, explore the BN1 4LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (70) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-28.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

BN1 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 80
  • Terminus Road with total crimes: 20
  • Marshalls Row with total crimes: 17

BN1 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7023.9766.67%
Violence and sexual offences526.96-28.77%
Anti-social behaviour235.17-8.00%
Public order192.2911.76%
Drugs171.8988.89%
Criminal damage and arson161.690.00%
Other theft121.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime101.19400.00%
Burglary80.99-52.94%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.30-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7323.6712.31%
Shoplifting427.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour254.18-39.02%
Other theft212.49-12.50%
Burglary172.09240.00%
Public order171.69-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson161.6960.00%
Drugs91.59-30.77%
Bicycle theft50.89-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.50400.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Theft from the person30.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6525.5614.04%
Shoplifting496.46122.73%
Anti-social behaviour414.8741.38%
Public order274.0892.86%
Other theft242.6884.62%
Drugs132.39225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.29-9.09%
Theft from the person90.99800.00%
Bicycle theft60.8950.00%
Burglary50.60-44.44%
Robbery40.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-80.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.80-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.673.57%
Shoplifting222.88-55.10%
Public order142.19-51.72%
Other theft131.39-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson111.29-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.0942.86%
Burglary90.99-30.77%
Bicycle theft40.89-66.67%
Drugs40.40-50.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7525.7656.25%
Shoplifting497.46-18.33%
Public order294.8731.82%
Anti-social behaviour282.8812.00%
Other theft172.786.25%
Criminal damage and arson141.6916.67%
Burglary131.39225.00%
Bicycle theft121.29200.00%
Drugs81.19-61.90%
Vehicle crime70.800.00%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Theft from the person30.4050.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6022.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences485.97-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour254.77-19.35%
Public order222.49-15.38%
Drugs212.1940.00%
Other theft162.09-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson121.59-52.00%
Vehicle crime71.1940.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Burglary40.4033.33%
Possession of weapons40.4033.33%
Other crime30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6026.55361.54%
Violence and sexual offences585.9765.71%
Anti-social behaviour315.7734.78%
Other theft263.0862.50%
Public order262.5913.04%
Criminal damage and arson252.5992.31%
Drugs152.49400.00%
Vehicle crime51.4925.00%
Bicycle theft40.5033.33%
Robbery40.40100.00%
Theft from the person40.40100.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Burglary30.30-40.00%
Other crime30.30200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.42-30.00%
Public order233.4891.67%
Anti-social behaviour232.290.00%
Other theft162.29-52.94%
Shoplifting131.59-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson131.29-31.58%
Burglary51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Drugs30.30-72.73%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.20-50.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5019.49-21.88%
Other theft344.9770.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.389.52%
Shoplifting212.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.0972.73%
Public order121.89-47.83%
Drugs111.1983.33%
Vehicle crime81.09300.00%
Burglary40.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-72.73%
Theft from the person30.30-40.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Robbery20.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6420.680.00%
Shoplifting286.360.00%
Public order232.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.290.00%
Other theft202.090.00%
Bicycle theft111.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.090.00%
Burglary101.090.00%
Drugs60.990.00%
Theft from the person50.600.00%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202410
June 202411
May 202414
April 202412
March 202425
February 202413
January 202419
December 202311

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202427
June 202414
May 202429
April 202422
March 202426
February 202423
January 202412
December 202323

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202473
July 202465
June 202457
May 202475
April 202448
March 202458
February 202435
January 202450
December 202364

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202441
June 202429
May 202428
April 202425
March 202431
February 202423
January 202423
December 202321

A total of 414 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202442
July 202449
June 202422
May 202449
April 202460
March 202460
February 202413
January 202421
December 202328

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 202421
March 202415
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202424
June 202413
May 202417
April 202416
March 202426
February 202416
January 202434
December 202320

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total80
    Shoplifting57
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Terminus Road
    Total20
    Drugs12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Marshalls Row
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Junction Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Terminus Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Queen'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Elder Place
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Redcross Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Station Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. New England Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ann Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oxford Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gerard Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rose Hill Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Buckingham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. London Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Providence Place
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Campbell Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parkmore Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. New England Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. Russell Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Howard Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fleet Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Baker Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1