GREAT COLLEGE STREET, BN2 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1HL

GREAT COLLEGE STREET, BN2 1HL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1HL, encompassing approximately 7368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 1HL area, explore the BN2 1HL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-50.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

BN2 1HL Crime Hotspots

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

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

GREAT COLLEGE STREET, BN2 1HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.40-50.98%
Anti-social behaviour153.3936.36%
Other theft132.0462.50%
Public order81.76-57.89%
Other crime61.09200.00%
Burglary50.81-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Drugs20.68-66.67%
Theft from the person20.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.962.00%
Public order196.9226.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.58-42.11%
Burglary81.49100.00%
Other theft81.09-33.33%
Drugs61.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-28.57%
Theft from the person50.6825.00%
Shoplifting30.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.4150.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.1931.58%
Anti-social behaviour196.79375.00%
Public order152.58275.00%
Other theft122.04100.00%
Bicycle theft91.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.22133.33%
Shoplifting60.95200.00%
Theft from the person40.810.00%
Burglary40.54-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.135.56%
Burglary75.1616.67%
Bicycle theft70.95-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.9520.00%
Other theft60.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-75.00%
Public order40.54-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-57.14%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs20.27-66.67%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.93-14.29%
Public order184.8938.46%
Anti-social behaviour162.4445.45%
Bicycle theft82.1760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.090.00%
Burglary60.95500.00%
Drugs60.8150.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-28.57%
Other theft40.68-69.23%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.3423.53%
Other theft135.7044.44%
Public order131.7662.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.7610.00%
Vehicle crime71.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.9516.67%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Shoplifting50.6825.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Other crime30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.6166.67%
Other theft91.3612.50%
Public order81.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.8166.67%
Drugs40.680.00%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Other crime30.54-40.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.6125.00%
Public order101.3642.86%
Other theft81.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.81-25.00%
Other crime50.81400.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%

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 offences3411.946.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.6128.57%
Vehicle crime81.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.090.00%
Public order71.09-22.22%
Other theft60.95-14.29%
Burglary50.81-28.57%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.99-5.88%
Public order94.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2260.00%
Other theft71.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour70.95-12.50%
Burglary70.95600.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs20.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.20-15.00%
Public order154.61150.00%
Shoplifting112.04175.00%
Drugs101.49100.00%
Vehicle crime91.36350.00%
Other theft81.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.09-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Bicycle theft50.6866.67%
Other crime40.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.430.00%
Other theft101.900.00%
Public order61.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Shoplifting40.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 202413
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202415
June 20244
May 202418
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202451
July 202450
June 202438
May 202436
April 202442
March 202434
February 202434
January 202434
December 202332
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202419
June 20244
May 202416
April 202411
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 1HL 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. Hereford Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Turton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marine Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Southdown Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Olivier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montague Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. A259
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Royal Crescent Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. College Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Upper Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bellevue Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Donald Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chesham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1