DUNSTER CLOSE, BN1 7ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 7ED

DUNSTER CLOSE, BN1 7ED, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.20 per 1,000 population. This BN1 7ED 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 7ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 7ED, encompassing approximately 5072 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 7ED area, explore the BN1 7ED Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN1 7ED area, visit the BN1 7ED House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN1 7ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Florence Place with total crimes: 11
  • The Linkway with total crimes: 4

DUNSTER CLOSE, BN1 7ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.20-15.00%
Public order113.35450.00%
Shoplifting102.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.97-30.77%
Other theft71.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.3840.00%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.81-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour133.94-23.53%
Shoplifting82.56-65.22%
Other theft61.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-44.44%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order20.39-75.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.3156.52%
Shoplifting237.10360.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.53112.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.3580.00%
Public order81.7760.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.84-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour84.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Shoplifting50.99-28.57%
Public order50.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.9925.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.3937.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.51-35.71%
Shoplifting71.7716.67%
Public order61.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Other theft40.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.79-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour144.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.7618.18%
Other theft62.5650.00%
Shoplifting61.18-80.65%
Public order51.18-50.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.6773.68%
Shoplifting316.51933.33%
Anti-social behaviour146.1175.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7683.33%
Public order102.1742.86%
Other theft41.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.79300.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.63-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour83.75-27.27%
Other theft81.580.00%
Public order71.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-60.00%
Shoplifting31.18-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.738.33%
Criminal damage and arson155.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.9657.14%
Shoplifting112.17120.00%
Public order92.1750.00%
Other theft81.7714.29%
Burglary41.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-33.33%
Drugs30.79-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.98-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson94.7328.57%
Other theft71.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.38-41.67%
Public order61.3820.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Shoplifting51.18-61.54%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Drugs40.7933.33%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.15-3.12%
Shoplifting136.1185.71%
Anti-social behaviour122.5671.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.37-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.38500.00%
Public order51.18-54.55%
Other theft50.99-16.67%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.9677.78%
Public order116.31266.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-46.15%
Shoplifting71.38-46.15%
Other theft61.3820.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.550.00%
Shoplifting132.560.00%
Other theft52.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202436
June 202423
May 202433
April 202424
March 202433
February 202419
January 202426
December 202324
November 202331
October 202332
September 202318

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202423
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 202431
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202417
June 20248
May 20249
April 202414
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 7ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Florence Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Linkway
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Upper Hollingdean Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hollingbury Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Adams Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ditchling Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hollingbury Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stephens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. The Crossway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Liphook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Davey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. D'Aubigny Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Freehold Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hollingdean Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mayo Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Roundhill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tintern Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Dudley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ditchling Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Hollingdean Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1