BLOOMSBURY PLACE, BN2 1DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1DB

BLOOMSBURY PLACE, BN2 1DB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1DB 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 1DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1DB, encompassing approximately 6810 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 1DB area, explore the BN2 1DB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 1DB area, visit the BN2 1DB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)

BN2 1DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 11
  • Veronica Way with total crimes: 10

BLOOMSBURY PLACE, BN2 1DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.98-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour214.7050.00%
Other theft173.086.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.5016.67%
Public order71.03-61.11%
Other crime61.03100.00%
Burglary40.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person20.29-71.43%
Drugs10.29-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5220.70-10.34%
Public order187.6438.46%
Other theft162.64-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour142.35-36.36%
Drugs82.0660.00%
Burglary71.1775.00%
Theft from the person71.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.03-25.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.3538.10%
Anti-social behaviour228.52175.00%
Other theft183.2363.64%
Public order132.64116.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.91166.67%
Bicycle theft81.170.00%
Theft from the person61.170.00%
Shoplifting60.88200.00%
Drugs50.8825.00%
Burglary40.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-25.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.397.69%
Other theft116.17120.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.62-52.94%
Burglary81.1733.33%
Bicycle theft81.17-27.27%
Public order61.17-64.71%
Drugs40.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-57.14%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.47-18.75%
Public order175.7370.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.5021.43%
Bicycle theft112.50175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6240.00%
Burglary61.0320.00%
Drugs60.8820.00%
Other theft50.88-68.75%
Vehicle crime40.73-42.86%
Theft from the person30.5950.00%
Shoplifting20.44-60.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.6550.00%
Other theft167.0577.78%
Anti-social behaviour142.3516.67%
Public order102.0642.86%
Vehicle crime71.4716.67%
Other crime51.0325.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Drugs50.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-16.67%
Shoplifting50.7325.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour124.7050.00%
Other theft91.76-10.00%
Public order71.32-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.03-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.88-50.00%
Other crime40.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.5933.33%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.955.88%
Criminal damage and arson125.29100.00%
Other theft101.7642.86%
Public order101.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.47-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.17-12.50%
Other crime51.030.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.59-25.00%

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 offences3412.63-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour94.99-18.18%
Public order81.3214.29%
Vehicle crime81.17166.67%
Other theft71.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.88300.00%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.0711.76%
Anti-social behaviour115.58-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.62300.00%
Public order71.17-56.25%
Burglary61.03200.00%
Other theft50.88-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.73300.00%
Drugs30.59-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-72.73%
Theft from the person20.44-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.50-26.09%
Public order164.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime111.76175.00%
Shoplifting111.62175.00%
Drugs101.6266.67%
Other crime81.47100.00%
Other theft81.17-27.27%
Bicycle theft61.17100.00%
Theft from the person40.8833.33%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.750.00%
Other theft112.350.00%
Public order81.620.00%
Drugs61.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202418
June 202411
May 20245
April 202416
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202452
July 202458
June 202442
May 202439
April 202448
March 202432
February 202436
January 202434
December 202338
November 202334
October 202346

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202422
June 20248
May 202417
April 202414
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202413
June 20246
May 202417
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
November 202311
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 1DB 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. Charlotte Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Veronica Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hereford Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. St George'S Terrace
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Upper St James'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Essex Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Telegraph Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Atlingworth Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Upper Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Marine Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Montague Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Marine Terrace Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Walpole Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Turton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marine Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wyndham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Southdown Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Montague Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A259
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Royal Crescent Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. College Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Upper Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bellevue Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1