ROTHERFIELD CLOSE, BN1 8FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8FJ

ROTHERFIELD CLOSE, BN1 8FJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8FJ 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 8FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8FJ, encompassing approximately 2390 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 8FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabtree Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • County Oak Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bramble Way with total crimes: 2

ROTHERFIELD CLOSE, BN1 8FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.1160.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences87.95166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.690.00%
Other theft42.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-50.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.69-40.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order11.26-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.09200.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-50.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7985.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.44200.00%
Burglary12.510.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.93-60.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0925.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Public order10.84-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.09-33.33%
Public order41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crabtree Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. County Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Bramble Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Hurst Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Fernhurst Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Buttercup Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chelwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Buxted Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1