BN1 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 9BL

BN1 9BL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.62 per 1,000 population. This BN1 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 9BL, encompassing approximately 508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN1 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Science Park Square with total crimes: 1

BN1 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.62150.00%
Drugs49.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft17.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1033.460.00%
Public order319.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.90100.00%
Other theft13.940.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.900.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.97-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1047.2342.86%
Drugs919.68125.00%
Public order317.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.97-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.46-12.50%
Drugs413.78300.00%
Bicycle theft27.870.00%
Public order23.94100.00%
Burglary13.940.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.5514.29%
Public order115.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Drugs11.97-50.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.52133.33%
Other crime213.780.00%
Other theft23.940.00%
Drugs23.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.940.00%
Public order11.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.870.00%
Theft from the person15.900.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs633.46200.00%
Burglary311.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.900.00%
Public order25.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.74-57.14%
Drugs25.900.00%
Other crime13.940.00%
Bicycle theft11.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences747.23600.00%
Public order613.7850.00%
Bicycle theft311.810.00%
Theft from the person35.900.00%
Drugs25.90-33.33%
Other theft23.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.940.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order421.650.00%
Other theft37.870.00%
Drugs35.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Science Park Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Falmer
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1