BN1 9PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN1 9PS

BN1 9PS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.58 per 1,000 population. This BN1 9PS 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 9PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN1 9PS, encompassing approximately 508 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN1 9PS area, explore the BN1 9PS 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 (-50.00% decrease)

BN1 9PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Science Park Square with total crimes: 1

BN1 9PS 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 offences525.58150.00%
Drugs49.84-60.00%
Bicycle theft17.87-50.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1035.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft23.940.00%
Public order23.940.00%
Other theft13.94-50.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.74-62.50%
Other theft25.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.940.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs945.26125.00%
Violence and sexual offences817.7114.29%
Public order315.7450.00%
Bicycle theft25.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.940.00%

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 offences735.42-36.36%
Drugs413.77300.00%
Bicycle theft27.87100.00%
Public order23.94100.00%
Theft from the person13.940.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.4222.22%
Anti-social behaviour221.65100.00%
Bicycle theft13.940.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.970.00%
Drugs11.97-50.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.39200.00%
Other crime217.710.00%
Other theft23.940.00%
Drugs23.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.77-40.00%
Other theft25.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.94-66.67%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs635.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.84200.00%
Burglary25.900.00%
Public order23.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.52-14.29%
Drugs411.81100.00%
Bicycle theft27.87-50.00%
Other theft13.940.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order753.1375.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.77600.00%
Bicycle theft413.77300.00%
Theft from the person37.870.00%
Drugs25.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.94100.00%
Burglary13.940.00%
Other theft11.97-66.67%

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 order425.580.00%
Other theft37.870.00%
Drugs35.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20234
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 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
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Science Park Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Estates Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North-South Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Falmer
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1