GERARD STREET, BN1 4NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 4NW

GERARD STREET, BN1 4NW, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This BN1 4NW 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 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 4NW, encompassing approximately 8020 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

BN1 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshalls Row with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

GERARD STREET, BN1 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.47-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.49-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson121.509.09%
Public order111.5022.22%
Shoplifting111.3722.22%
Other theft91.370.00%
Vehicle crime91.12800.00%
Burglary81.12166.67%
Drugs31.00-57.14%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-71.43%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.7181.82%
Anti-social behaviour234.99-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson112.87450.00%
Other theft91.37-40.00%
Public order91.12-25.00%
Shoplifting91.12-66.67%
Drugs71.1240.00%
Possession of weapons70.87600.00%
Bicycle theft40.8733.33%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.12-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.9658.82%
Shoplifting273.37350.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.37-21.43%
Other theft152.74150.00%
Public order121.8771.43%
Drugs51.5066.67%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-90.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.72-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour173.4921.43%
Burglary102.120.00%
Vehicle crime81.25300.00%
Public order71.0040.00%
Other theft60.87-14.29%
Shoplifting60.75-53.85%
Bicycle theft30.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-40.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.4747.83%
Anti-social behaviour144.2416.67%
Shoplifting131.75160.00%
Burglary101.62400.00%
Other theft71.250.00%
Bicycle theft60.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7566.67%
Public order50.62150.00%
Drugs30.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.604.55%
Anti-social behaviour122.87-40.00%
Other theft71.50-22.22%
Drugs60.87-14.29%
Shoplifting50.7566.67%
Bicycle theft40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-78.57%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Public order20.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.97-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour202.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.4955.56%
Other theft91.75-18.18%
Public order81.1233.33%
Drugs71.000.00%
Theft from the person30.8750.00%
Shoplifting30.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.85-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour162.8760.00%
Other theft111.99-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.3712.50%
Public order61.12100.00%
Shoplifting40.7533.33%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.970.00%
Other theft153.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.2560.00%
Burglary31.00-62.50%
Drugs30.3750.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.106.90%
Anti-social behaviour123.87-25.00%
Other theft101.50-23.08%
Burglary81.25700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0025.00%
Vehicle crime40.62100.00%
Bicycle theft40.5033.33%
Public order30.50-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.37-57.14%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person20.25-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.09-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour163.62-33.33%
Other theft131.991200.00%
Public order101.6225.00%
Shoplifting71.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.60-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour244.1184.62%
Public order82.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7525.00%
Shoplifting40.62-33.33%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.25-80.00%
Other theft10.12-83.33%
Burglary10.12-90.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.110.00%
Public order121.620.00%
Burglary101.500.00%
Other theft61.250.00%
Shoplifting60.750.00%
Other crime50.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 202427
June 202417
May 202414
April 202412
March 202420
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202415
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 202313
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
July 202422
June 202428
May 202434
April 202423
March 202422
February 202423
January 202431
December 202331
November 202329
October 202333
September 202341

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202427
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marshalls Row
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. London Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Francis Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Elder Place
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New England Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gerard Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rose Hill Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Providence Place
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prince'S Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Campbell Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shaftesbury Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Parkmore Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. New England Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Baker Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. York Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Round Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Park Crescent Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Canterbury Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Vere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. London Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1