OSBORNE ROAD, BN1 6LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 6LQ

OSBORNE ROAD, BN1 6LQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This BN1 6LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN1 postcode area, which has experienced 1425 crimes and a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN1 6LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 6LQ, encompassing approximately 7157 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 6LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 10
  • Harrington Villas with total crimes: 5
  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 3

OSBORNE ROAD, BN1 6LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.70150.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-40.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-85.71%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime72.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9825.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-66.67%
Burglary20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.700.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.65-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.9122.22%
Public order41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.42-57.14%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson93.91350.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.98-40.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-75.00%
Other theft20.28-50.00%
Public order20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.630.00%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.840.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Havelock Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Harrington Villas
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Lowther Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hollingbury Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Other crime1