WEST DRIVE, BN2 0GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 0GD

WEST DRIVE, BN2 0GD, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This BN2 0GD 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 0GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 0GD, encompassing approximately 10205 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

BN2 0GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Veronica Way with total crimes: 10
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 6

WEST DRIVE, BN2 0GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.29-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour213.43-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson132.0685.71%
Public order91.27-10.00%
Other theft70.8875.00%
Theft from the person50.69400.00%
Vehicle crime40.4933.33%
Drugs40.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Burglary20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.9915.15%
Anti-social behaviour223.7222.22%
Public order102.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.9875.00%
Drugs60.69-53.85%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other theft40.39-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.196.45%
Anti-social behaviour183.2350.00%
Drugs131.7630.00%
Public order121.2750.00%
Other theft91.18-25.00%
Burglary40.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-55.56%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.20-60.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-83.33%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.5829.17%
Other theft123.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.18-67.57%
Drugs101.1866.67%
Vehicle crime90.98200.00%
Public order80.88-11.11%
Bicycle theft60.78100.00%
Burglary50.59-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-37.50%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.78105.56%
Violence and sexual offences243.63-20.00%
Other theft92.3528.57%
Public order90.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8833.33%
Burglary60.78500.00%
Drugs60.59-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.5950.00%
Possession of weapons30.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.2950.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.52-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour182.94-21.74%
Public order91.7650.00%
Drugs80.8814.29%
Other theft70.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.69-14.29%
Robbery20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour233.1435.29%
Drugs72.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.69-12.50%
Other theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.5920.00%
Public order60.59-40.00%
Burglary40.59300.00%
Robbery40.39300.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.01-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour172.7430.77%
Public order101.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9814.29%
Drugs70.7875.00%
Other theft60.690.00%
Other crime60.59500.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-50.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.43-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour133.04-23.53%
Vehicle crime101.2766.67%
Public order100.9811.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.98250.00%
Other theft60.69-25.00%
Burglary40.59100.00%
Drugs40.39-60.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.01-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour173.23-15.00%
Drugs101.67150.00%
Public order90.98-10.00%
Other theft80.88100.00%
Vehicle crime60.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.59-25.00%
Burglary20.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.7811.43%
Anti-social behaviour203.82-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson121.96-7.69%
Public order101.180.00%
Vehicle crime80.98-11.11%
Burglary40.78300.00%
Possession of weapons40.39100.00%
Other theft40.39-60.00%
Drugs40.39-20.00%
Other crime20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.060.00%
Public order101.270.00%
Other theft100.980.00%
Vehicle crime90.980.00%
Drugs50.880.00%
Other crime50.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202418
June 202412
May 202437
April 202418
March 202423
February 202417
January 202413
December 202317
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202438
July 202433
June 202431
May 202424
April 202430
March 202432
February 202428
January 202431
December 202333
November 202339
October 202335

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Veronica Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thames Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hereford Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Grove Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Morley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Essex Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. St Mary'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. St James'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Elmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Finsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Park Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Mighell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Leicester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tillstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Tilbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tilbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Grove Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Ivory Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1