VARNDEAN ROAD, BN1 6RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 6RL

VARNDEAN ROAD, BN1 6RL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population. This BN1 6RL 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 6RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 6RL, encompassing approximately 4111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 6RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Varndean Holt with total crimes: 3
  • Withdean Court Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Harrington Villas with total crimes: 1

VARNDEAN ROAD, BN1 6RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.41700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft32.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.86-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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 offences42.190.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.95100.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.19100.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-66.67%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.65-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences63.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Varndean Holt
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Withdean Court Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Harrington Villas
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bavant Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Clermont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Curwen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cliveden Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cornwall Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Surrenden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1