CUCKMERE WAY, BN1 8GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8GQ

CUCKMERE WAY, BN1 8GQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.60 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8GQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN1 postcode area, which has experienced 1425 crimes and a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN1 8GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8GQ, encompassing approximately 2118 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 8GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Old Boat Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Petworth Road with total crimes: 2

CUCKMERE WAY, BN1 8GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.6027.27%
Drugs96.6150.00%
Public order94.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3050.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.82-21.43%
Public order95.19200.00%
Drugs64.250.00%
Other theft52.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Shoplifting31.89-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.10100.00%
Shoplifting76.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Other theft11.42-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs821.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7875.00%
Other theft73.30133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.30-30.00%
Shoplifting63.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83-33.33%
Public order21.89-83.33%
Other crime10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1223.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.72500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83-20.00%
Drugs41.89-55.56%
Shoplifting31.89-25.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs917.4628.57%
Public order84.2560.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7866.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-37.50%
Shoplifting42.36300.00%
Possession of weapons21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.57-42.86%
Drugs73.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.30150.00%
Public order52.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.57-6.67%
Public order66.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8350.00%
Shoplifting22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.9325.00%
Drugs87.08700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.78-42.86%
Public order31.89-40.00%
Shoplifting21.42-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.889.09%
Anti-social behaviour75.6640.00%
Shoplifting73.30-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Public order52.36-54.55%
Burglary22.36100.00%
Drugs10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1122.65450.00%
Shoplifting115.19175.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.1910.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-37.50%
Drugs22.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.720.00%
Drugs63.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.830.00%
Shoplifting42.360.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 202414
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total31
    Drugs9
    Public order9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Old Boat Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Petworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. County Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keymer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Chelwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ditchling Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchid View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bramble Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hurst Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Buxted Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carden Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fernhurst Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1