CHURCH CLOSE, BN1 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8HS

CHURCH CLOSE, BN1 8HS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8HS, encompassing approximately 3741 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 8HS area, explore the BN1 8HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN1 8HS area, visit the BN1 8HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN1 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warmdene Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rustington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Patchdean with total crimes: 3

CHURCH CLOSE, BN1 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.61500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 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 arson43.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 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 arson33.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6140.00%
Possession of weapons31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6066.67%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.67-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.2180.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.41-16.67%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2850.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

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 behaviour54.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 202314

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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warmdene Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rustington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Patchdean
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warmdene Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Denton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Warmdene Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stoneleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Carden Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mayfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1