BN2 0AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 0AF

BN2 0AF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This BN2 0AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN2 postcode area, which has experienced 907 crimes and a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN2 0AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 0AF, encompassing approximately 7186 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 0AF area, explore the BN2 0AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-51.02% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BN2 0AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eaton Place with total crimes: 5

BN2 0AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.35-51.02%
Other theft73.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9775.00%
Public order60.97-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour60.83-53.85%
Other crime40.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.14-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.7248.48%
Public order146.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.95-38.10%
Burglary71.81133.33%
Drugs50.97400.00%
Other theft50.70-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-42.86%
Theft from the person40.56300.00%
Shoplifting30.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.7522.22%
Anti-social behaviour214.59133.33%
Public order122.92300.00%
Other theft91.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2575.00%
Vehicle crime50.9725.00%
Shoplifting50.70150.00%
Bicycle theft40.70-33.33%
Burglary30.560.00%
Other crime30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.7412.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.7650.00%
Other theft61.2520.00%
Bicycle theft60.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-50.00%
Drugs30.56-40.00%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Public order30.42-76.92%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.27-29.41%
Public order133.3485.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.1120.00%
Bicycle theft60.8350.00%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Other theft50.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.70-33.33%
Burglary40.5633.33%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Shoplifting20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.699.68%
Other theft74.73-12.50%
Public order70.97-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-37.50%
Shoplifting50.7025.00%
Bicycle theft40.7033.33%
Drugs30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.2724.00%
Public order84.3114.29%
Other theft81.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8350.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.56-25.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Other crime20.28-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.88-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour103.4811.11%
Public order71.39133.33%
Other theft60.97-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.83-28.57%
Other crime50.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.4425.93%
Anti-social behaviour94.7312.50%
Vehicle crime71.2575.00%
Other theft70.97-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-42.86%
Burglary30.56-57.14%
Public order30.42-50.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.4412.50%
Other theft103.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.39100.00%
Burglary71.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9775.00%
Public order60.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Drugs20.28-71.43%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.94-22.58%
Public order153.34200.00%
Shoplifting112.09450.00%
Other theft81.530.00%
Drugs71.1140.00%
Other crime60.97200.00%
Vehicle crime60.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.050.00%
Other theft84.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.110.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202449
July 202433
June 202427
May 202424
April 202434
March 202431
February 202425
January 202434
December 202327
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202412
June 20243
May 202413
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202421
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 0AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Beresford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Telegraph Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rochester Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walpole Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Chadborn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Turton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marine Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Craven Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Olivier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Montague Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. College Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Upper Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bellevue Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Donald Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Mary'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Chesham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Eastern Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Portland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bowring Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1