COUNTY OAK AVENUE, BN1 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8LT

COUNTY OAK AVENUE, BN1 8LT, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8LT 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 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8LT, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 8LT area, explore the BN1 8LT 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN1 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darcey Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Old Boat Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Crabtree Avenue with total crimes: 5

COUNTY OAK AVENUE, BN1 8LT 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3742.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.4616.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.970.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6920.00%
Other theft51.69400.00%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-28.57%
Public order41.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.43250.00%
Shoplifting51.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41150.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.62600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-92.86%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0355.56%
Public order33.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8780.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-50.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-80.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.18100.00%
Shoplifting51.69-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-50.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.37-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.090.00%
Shoplifting82.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darcey Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Old Boat Walk
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Crabtree Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Carden Close
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Rustington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Denton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. County Oak Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Hurst Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Fernhurst Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Buttercup Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chelwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Buxted Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1