PARK CLOSE, BN1 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 9AJ

PARK CLOSE, BN1 9AJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This BN1 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 9AJ, encompassing approximately 2303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 9AJ area, explore the BN1 9AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woburn Place with total crimes: 7
  • Highfields with total crimes: 3
  • Rushlake Close with total crimes: 3

PARK CLOSE, BN1 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences79.12250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-16.67%
Drugs42.170.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-60.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.95-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences53.9125.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.4670.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.38-42.86%
Public order31.74200.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.55400.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.3416.67%
Other theft23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9514.29%
Public order23.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.99900.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.3416.67%
Drugs23.040.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 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 offences66.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-25.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-85.71%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.34-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Other theft21.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.89-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences105.21100.00%
Other theft34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.03142.86%
Violence and sexual offences57.38-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.420.00%
Public order63.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.610.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202417
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 202410
January 20241
December 20237
November 202312
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN1 9AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woburn Place
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highfields
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Rushlake Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Arlington Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ringmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashburnham Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridge View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Middleton Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ringmer Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1