VARNDEAN GARDENS, BN1 6WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 6WJ

VARNDEAN GARDENS, BN1 6WJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.24 per 1,000 population. This BN1 6WJ 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 6WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 6WJ, encompassing approximately 3087 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 6WJ 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
  • Curwen Place with total crimes: 1

VARNDEAN GARDENS, BN1 6WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.53500.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.24200.00%
Theft from the person11.940.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.62-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9250.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.590.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Varndean Holt
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Withdean Court Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Curwen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cliveden Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cornwall Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Surrenden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1