BN1 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8DS

BN1 8DS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8DS, encompassing approximately 3804 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN1 8DS 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

BN1 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1566.67%
Drugs21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.21-25.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2616.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.99100.00%
Public order31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 arson44.73300.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 behaviour31.8450.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.370.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.42400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences85.260.00%
Shoplifting42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
February 20244
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 8DS 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. Denton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. County Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Fernhurst Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Carden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Buxted Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1