BN1 6PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 6PW

BN1 6PW, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population. This BN1 6PW 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 6PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 6PW, encompassing approximately 3707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN1 6PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Varndean Holt with total crimes: 3
  • Ditchling Road with total crimes: 2
  • Balfour Road with total crimes: 2

BN1 6PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7850.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.24-60.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.78900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-57.14%
Public order20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.78600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8966.67%
Other crime11.350.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.70-62.50%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0514.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Varndean Holt
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Ditchling Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Balfour Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Beacon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Surrenden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1