BN2 1EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1EN

BN2 1EN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.58 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1EN 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 1EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1EN, encompassing approximately 5521 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-50.94% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

BN2 1EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 11
  • St George'S Terrace with total crimes: 5

BN2 1EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.58-50.94%
Other theft154.71-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour132.7244.44%
Public order72.35-66.67%
Other crime61.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Burglary50.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Drugs20.54-71.43%
Theft from the person20.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5324.81-5.36%
Public order219.6050.00%
Other theft163.80-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.90-55.00%
Theft from the person81.6333.33%
Drugs71.4575.00%
Burglary61.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-28.57%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Robbery10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5627.5343.59%
Anti-social behaviour2010.14300.00%
Other theft183.62100.00%
Public order143.26133.33%
Bicycle theft82.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.45133.33%
Theft from the person61.270.00%
Shoplifting61.090.00%
Drugs41.0933.33%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Burglary30.54-50.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.218.33%
Other theft97.0680.00%
Public order61.63-62.50%
Burglary61.090.00%
Bicycle theft61.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Drugs30.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.56-12.20%
Public order166.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.9025.00%
Bicycle theft92.72125.00%
Burglary61.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09100.00%
Drugs61.09100.00%
Other theft51.09-68.75%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.36-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.1028.12%
Other theft167.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.9020.00%
Public order122.1771.43%
Vehicle crime62.1720.00%
Other crime51.090.00%
Shoplifting50.9125.00%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-50.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.66-8.57%
Other theft105.8011.11%
Anti-social behaviour101.8166.67%
Public order71.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-33.33%
Other crime51.090.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.9133.33%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.766.06%
Public order116.3437.50%
Other theft91.9980.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.09-14.29%
Other crime51.09400.00%
Bicycle theft30.91-25.00%
Drugs30.54-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.030.00%
Public order85.98-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.4516.67%
Vehicle crime71.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.27-12.50%
Other theft51.270.00%
Bicycle theft40.91300.00%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.9517.86%
Public order95.98-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour81.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.45100.00%
Burglary51.09400.00%
Other theft50.91-16.67%
Drugs30.91-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.54-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.66-30.00%
Public order145.07133.33%
Shoplifting112.54266.67%
Vehicle crime101.99400.00%
Drugs81.8160.00%
Other crime71.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27-53.85%
Other theft61.09-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.0966.67%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.240.00%
Other theft82.350.00%
Public order61.450.00%
Drugs51.090.00%
Other crime40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202418
June 20249
May 20245
April 202416
March 202410
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202453
July 202456
June 202439
May 202436
April 202441
March 202432
February 202435
January 202433
December 202333
November 202328
October 202340

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202420
June 20245
May 202415
April 202412
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202421
July 202414
June 20246
May 202416
April 202412
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
November 202311
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 1EN 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. St George'S Terrace
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Upper St James'S Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Essex Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Telegraph Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Percival Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Upper Bedford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Marine Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Marine Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wyndham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Montague Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A259
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Royal Crescent Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. College Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Upper Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bellevue Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chesham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Eastern Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Halfway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Portland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1