TOWER ROAD, BN2 0GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 0GF

TOWER ROAD, BN2 0GF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population. This BN2 0GF 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 0GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 0GF, encompassing approximately 10374 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

BN2 0GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonehurst Court with total crimes: 5
  • Lewes Street with total crimes: 4
  • East Drive with total crimes: 4

TOWER ROAD, BN2 0GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.92-20.83%
Vehicle crime91.83200.00%
Public order50.87-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.4825.00%
Bicycle theft30.4850.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%
Drugs20.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.4050.00%
Public order72.31133.33%
Drugs60.67-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour40.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.39100.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-25.00%
Burglary30.29-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.10-85.71%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.69433.33%
Drugs111.54175.00%
Other theft71.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.67133.33%
Burglary50.67150.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-33.33%
Public order30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime62.80100.00%
Drugs40.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.39-70.00%
Other theft30.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.29-80.00%
Public order30.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-33.33%
Burglary20.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour154.8250.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.45-23.08%
Public order50.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.48100.00%
Burglary30.39200.00%
Other theft30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.29200.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.47-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour101.25-9.09%
Public order30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-66.67%
Other theft20.190.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.7290.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.8322.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.06200.00%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-50.00%
Other theft20.29-50.00%
Public order20.19-66.67%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour90.96350.00%
Vehicle crime60.8720.00%
Public order60.58200.00%
Other theft40.580.00%
Other crime30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.57-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson61.16500.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Other theft40.4833.33%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.19-71.43%
Public order20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.76-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour71.2540.00%
Vehicle crime50.670.00%
Public order40.48-50.00%
Other theft30.39200.00%
Drugs30.29200.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.7218.75%
Public order81.83166.67%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Burglary20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.10-87.50%
Robbery10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.5414.29%
Other theft80.7733.33%
Vehicle crime50.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-50.00%
Public order30.39-50.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.670.00%
Other theft60.580.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202416
June 20243
May 202410
April 202413
March 202419
February 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202319
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stonehurst Court
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lewes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. East Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Elmore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Finsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Freshfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tilbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Coleman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grove Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Windmill Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Toronto Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen'S Park Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barn Field Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. St Luke'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Islingword Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Grant Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bentham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Plumpton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. West Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Freshfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Southdown Mews
    Total1
    Public order1