BN1 7LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 7LB

BN1 7LB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This BN1 7LB 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 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 7LB, encompassing approximately 3419 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 7LB area, explore the BN1 7LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 7LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golf Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Ditchling Road with total crimes: 2
  • Beacon Close with total crimes: 2

BN1 7LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.170.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In July 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 offences64.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.46150.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences33.510.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.34500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-40.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

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 arson33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour42.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.170.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.56-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.17-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4328.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.340.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Golf Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ditchling Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Beacon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stanmer Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harrington Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hollingbury Copse
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hollingbury Rise West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stanmer Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hutton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brentwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1