DITCHLING RISE, BN1 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 4QN

DITCHLING RISE, BN1 4QN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This BN1 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 4QN, encompassing approximately 8024 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

BN1 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 6

DITCHLING RISE, BN1 4QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.22-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour93.12-55.00%
Public order91.1280.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1212.50%
Vehicle crime71.12133.33%
Other theft70.87-22.22%
Burglary60.87200.00%
Shoplifting40.7533.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.21112.50%
Anti-social behaviour204.240.00%
Other theft92.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.12300.00%
Public order51.00-54.55%
Drugs50.620.00%
Possession of weapons40.62300.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Shoplifting30.37-40.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.2211.11%
Violence and sexual offences162.49-23.81%
Other theft121.99140.00%
Public order111.5037.50%
Shoplifting51.3725.00%
Drugs50.6266.67%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-87.50%
Robbery10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.09-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour182.62100.00%
Public order82.2460.00%
Burglary81.000.00%
Vehicle crime71.00600.00%
Other theft50.87-16.67%
Shoplifting40.62-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.50-40.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.9752.63%
Anti-social behaviour93.61-10.00%
Shoplifting91.12125.00%
Burglary81.12700.00%
Other theft61.0050.00%
Bicycle theft50.75150.00%
Public order50.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Drugs30.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.36-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-41.18%
Drugs61.250.00%
Other theft40.75-42.86%
Shoplifting40.50100.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Public order10.12-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.7243.75%
Anti-social behaviour172.8713.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.1262.50%
Other theft71.62-12.50%
Public order60.8720.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Theft from the person30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.22-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour151.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.8714.29%
Other theft81.00-46.67%
Public order51.000.00%
Shoplifting40.62300.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.10-6.90%
Other theft153.3687.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.12133.33%
Public order50.87150.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary20.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.857.41%
Anti-social behaviour93.61-35.71%
Other theft81.12-11.11%
Burglary61.00500.00%
Bicycle theft40.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-40.00%
Shoplifting30.37-50.00%
Public order20.37-77.78%
Drugs20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.36-44.00%
Other theft91.74350.00%
Public order91.1228.57%
Shoplifting61.12500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7525.00%
Robbery40.62100.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.22-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour253.3678.57%
Public order73.120.00%
Vehicle crime60.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Other theft20.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.360.00%
Burglary81.740.00%
Public order71.000.00%
Other theft60.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Other crime40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 202420
June 202418
May 20249
April 202410
March 202417
February 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 202325
September 202314

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202416
June 202421
May 202429
April 202419
March 202423
February 202416
January 202427
December 202329
November 202327
October 202327
September 202335

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239
October 20232
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
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 4QN postcode area is presented below.

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