RUSTINGTON ROAD, BN1 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8DQ

RUSTINGTON ROAD, BN1 8DQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8DQ, encompassing approximately 4225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 8DQ area, explore the BN1 8DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN1 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darcey Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Crabtree Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Carden Close with total crimes: 4

RUSTINGTON ROAD, BN1 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.10266.67%
Vehicle crime52.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-57.14%
Drugs30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9716.67%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.73100.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.50300.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.08-12.50%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.730.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.0833.33%
Burglary21.89100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-87.50%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson84.97700.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.89500.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.37200.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-85.71%

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 offences73.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
February 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 8DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darcey Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Crabtree Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Carden Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rustington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Warmdene Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Denton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. County Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Warmdene Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stoneleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Carden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mayfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1