DALE CRESCENT, BN1 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 8NU

DALE CRESCENT, BN1 8NU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This BN1 8NU 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 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 8NU, encompassing approximately 3713 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN1 8NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warmdene Road with total crimes: 2
  • Darcey Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Rustington Road with total crimes: 2

DALE CRESCENT, BN1 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.0433.33%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9228.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 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 offences77.54-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Public order41.08100.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1920.00%
Shoplifting43.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5825.00%
Public order42.69300.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15600.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1933.33%
Shoplifting53.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3525.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
August 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
August 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 202312
August 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Warmdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Darcey Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Rustington Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Patchdean
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Winfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Carol Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Winfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warmdene Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Birch Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Mayfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1