PRESTON ROAD, BN1 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 6AF

PRESTON ROAD, BN1 6AF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This BN1 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 6AF, encompassing approximately 6619 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 6AF area, explore the BN1 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaconsfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Preston Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dyke Road Drive with total crimes: 3

PRESTON ROAD, BN1 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.38-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-60.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.810.00%
Public order81.51700.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Other theft30.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.38-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.510.00%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.68-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour61.6650.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.23116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-42.86%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.93133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.06-57.14%
Other theft30.91-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.15-85.71%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8927.27%
Other theft72.11133.33%
Public order71.06133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4550.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.6357.14%
Public order31.66-62.50%
Other theft30.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order84.8360.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson50.7666.67%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.8072.73%
Violence and sexual offences92.87-43.75%
Public order51.36400.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.80-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour112.4237.50%
Burglary41.66-33.33%
Other theft40.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-96.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs2510.571150.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.7870.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5714.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.2150.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Other theft30.91-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.510.00%
Other theft71.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 202414
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239
September 202316
August 202317
July 202310

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202319
September 202311
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 202325
July 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 6AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beaconsfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Preston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Dyke Road Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Campbell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Beaconsfield Villas
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. York Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Old Shoreham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Preston Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Upper Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Stafford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Port Hall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grange Close
    Total1
    Other theft1