WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 0EA

WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0EA, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This BN2 0EA 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 0EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 0EA, encompassing approximately 7538 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

BN2 0EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • St George'S Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 5

WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.14-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour163.5833.33%
Other theft102.1242.86%
Public order81.33-50.00%
Other crime71.06133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.9320.00%
Burglary40.80-50.00%
Theft from the person20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.13-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.1821.43%
Public order166.776.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.12-45.45%
Burglary81.59100.00%
Other theft71.06-41.67%
Drugs60.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-16.67%
Other crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.5113.51%
Anti-social behaviour225.57144.44%
Public order152.92275.00%
Other theft121.99100.00%
Bicycle theft101.5942.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.3350.00%
Shoplifting50.80150.00%
Possession of weapons40.66300.00%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Burglary40.53-42.86%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Other crime30.4050.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.4112.12%
Anti-social behaviour94.91-55.00%
Burglary71.1916.67%
Bicycle theft70.93-12.50%
Other theft60.9320.00%
Drugs40.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-60.00%
Public order40.53-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.53-25.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Other crime20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.59-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour204.3853.85%
Public order132.6530.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7266.67%
Bicycle theft81.3360.00%
Burglary61.06100.00%
Drugs50.8066.67%
Other theft50.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.66-33.33%
Other crime30.530.00%
Shoplifting20.40-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.40-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour134.780.00%
Other theft101.720.00%
Public order101.3342.86%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8020.00%
Bicycle theft50.8025.00%
Shoplifting50.6625.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other crime30.400.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.7330.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.170.00%
Other theft101.7211.11%
Public order71.33-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-54.55%
Bicycle theft40.6633.33%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Drugs30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.9830.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7283.33%
Other theft91.4612.50%
Public order81.1960.00%
Vehicle crime61.06-14.29%
Other crime60.800.00%
Drugs40.80100.00%
Bicycle theft30.5350.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.1412.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.7811.11%
Other theft81.330.00%
Vehicle crime71.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.93-14.29%
Public order50.80-28.57%
Burglary40.66-42.86%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.7410.34%
Anti-social behaviour94.2428.57%
Other theft81.19-11.11%
Burglary71.06133.33%
Public order70.93-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson70.9375.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%
Drugs10.13-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.930.00%
Public order163.850.00%
Shoplifting112.120.00%
Other theft91.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.190.00%
Vehicle crime70.930.00%
Drugs60.930.00%
Other crime50.800.00%
Bicycle theft50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20246
November 20235

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202451
July 202442
June 202437
May 202433
April 202436
March 202439
February 202430
January 202436
December 202332
November 202329

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202422
June 20249
May 202420
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202415
June 20244
May 202413
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 202316

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 0EA 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. St George'S Terrace
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Beresford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. East Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Essex Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Telegraph Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rochester Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Montague Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Marine Terrace Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Walpole Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Chadborn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Turton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marine Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Craven Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Southdown Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Olivier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Montague Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Royal Crescent Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. College Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Upper Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bellevue Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Donald Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Eastern Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1