MADEIRA DRIVE, BN2 1ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1ET

MADEIRA DRIVE, BN2 1ET, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 289 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.97 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1ET 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 1ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1ET, encompassing approximately 3906 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (99) incidents (47.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-42.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-30.95% decrease)

BN2 1ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 112
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 47
  • Prince'S Place with total crimes: 15

MADEIRA DRIVE, BN2 1ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9973.9747.76%
Violence and sexual offences6825.34-42.37%
Anti-social behaviour2917.40-30.95%
Public order257.42-16.67%
Other theft236.40-47.73%
Criminal damage and arson175.8988.89%
Drugs74.35-46.15%
Theft from the person61.79-79.31%
Burglary41.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.02-50.00%
Robbery31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11899.3138.82%
Shoplifting6730.2081.08%
Other theft4417.1576.00%
Anti-social behaviour4211.26-2.33%
Public order3010.7515.38%
Theft from the person297.68314.29%
Drugs137.4285.71%
Burglary103.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.56-18.18%
Bicycle theft82.300.00%
Vehicle crime72.0575.00%
Robbery51.79-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8568.858.97%
Anti-social behaviour4321.7622.86%
Shoplifting3711.0160.87%
Public order269.47-7.14%
Other theft256.65-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson116.40-42.11%
Bicycle theft82.8233.33%
Drugs72.05-41.67%
Theft from the person71.79-63.16%
Robbery61.7920.00%
Burglary61.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-33.33%
Other crime41.02100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7871.15-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour3519.96-25.53%
Other theft318.960.00%
Public order287.93-6.67%
Shoplifting237.17-51.06%
Theft from the person195.89111.11%
Criminal damage and arson194.8646.15%
Drugs124.8650.00%
Burglary103.07-9.09%
Bicycle theft62.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.5420.00%
Robbery51.54-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.2833.33%
Other crime21.02-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8479.0937.70%
Anti-social behaviour4721.5046.88%
Shoplifting4712.0323.68%
Other theft3112.03138.46%
Public order307.9336.36%
Criminal damage and arson137.6885.71%
Burglary113.3310.00%
Bicycle theft102.82150.00%
Theft from the person92.56-25.00%
Robbery82.3060.00%
Drugs82.0533.33%
Vehicle crime52.05150.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6155.80-22.78%
Shoplifting3815.6118.75%
Anti-social behaviour329.7310.34%
Public order228.19-24.14%
Other theft135.63-48.00%
Theft from the person123.3333.33%
Burglary103.07-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.56-50.00%
Drugs61.7920.00%
Robbery51.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.280.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Possession of weapons30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7967.3243.64%
Shoplifting3220.2268.42%
Public order298.1926.09%
Anti-social behaviour297.4231.82%
Other theft257.4247.06%
Burglary176.40750.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.3540.00%
Robbery103.58233.33%
Theft from the person92.56200.00%
Vehicle crime82.3033.33%
Drugs52.0525.00%
Bicycle theft41.2833.33%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5544.02-21.43%
Public order2314.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.89-4.35%
Shoplifting195.63-45.71%
Other theft174.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.35-23.08%
Vehicle crime62.5620.00%
Drugs41.54-42.86%
Theft from the person31.02-40.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Bicycle theft30.77200.00%
Burglary20.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7054.520.00%
Shoplifting3517.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.96-14.81%
Public order235.890.00%
Other theft175.89-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson134.358.33%
Drugs73.33-22.22%
Burglary61.790.00%
Theft from the person51.54-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.28-28.57%
Other crime41.2833.33%
Possession of weapons21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7057.599.38%
Shoplifting2817.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.17-15.62%
Public order236.919.52%
Other theft215.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.370.00%
Drugs93.0780.00%
Theft from the person82.3014.29%
Vehicle crime72.05-22.22%
Burglary61.79200.00%
Robbery51.54400.00%
Possession of weapons41.28300.00%
Other crime31.02-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.77-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6458.360.00%
Shoplifting3516.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.960.00%
Other theft248.190.00%
Public order216.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.370.00%
Other crime103.070.00%
Vehicle crime92.560.00%
Theft from the person72.300.00%
Drugs51.790.00%
Bicycle theft51.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 271 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202444
July 202425
June 202431
May 202431
April 202413
March 202425
February 202417
January 202417
December 202321
November 202324

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202429
July 20247
June 202419
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 832 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 2024118
July 202485
June 202478
May 202484
April 202461
March 202479
February 202455
January 202470
December 202370
November 202364

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202442
July 202443
June 202435
May 202447
April 202432
March 202429
February 202422
January 202423
December 202327
November 202332

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202411
June 202419
May 202413
April 20247
March 202414
February 202410
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 280 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202426
June 202428
May 202430
April 202422
March 202429
February 202423
January 202423
December 202323
November 202321

A total of 460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202467
July 202437
June 202423
May 202447
April 202438
March 202432
February 202419
January 202435
December 202328
November 202335

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 202417
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 1ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total112
    Shoplifting85
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Brighton Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pool Valley
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 11. New Steine
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grand Junction Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Nile Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Black Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bartholomews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rock Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. New Steine Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. St James'S Street Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Devonshire Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Grand Parade Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Pool Valley Coach Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Manchester Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Camelford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Atlingworth Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Lower Rock Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Mary'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Upper Rock Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. St James'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1