ST JAMES'S STREET, BN2 1RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1RE

ST JAMES'S STREET, BN2 1RE, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 476 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.43 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1RE 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 1RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1RE, encompassing approximately 5507 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (124) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (-19.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (7.04% increase)

BN2 1RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 112
  • New Road with total crimes: 56
  • North Street with total crimes: 54

ST JAMES'S STREET, BN2 1RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12486.4363.16%
Violence and sexual offences12322.52-19.08%
Anti-social behaviour7622.337.04%
Public order4613.80-4.17%
Other theft328.35-43.86%
Criminal damage and arson245.81118.18%
Drugs114.36-38.89%
Theft from the person102.00-72.97%
Burglary81.82-33.33%
Robbery61.450.00%
Bicycle theft61.09-45.45%
Other crime41.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-62.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15293.6916.92%
Shoplifting7627.6024.59%
Anti-social behaviour7113.8018.33%
Other theft5712.8950.00%
Public order4810.35-18.64%
Theft from the person378.72208.33%
Drugs186.7228.57%
Burglary123.2733.33%
Bicycle theft112.18-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.00-35.29%
Vehicle crime82.0060.00%
Robbery61.45-57.14%
Other crime51.0925.00%
Possession of weapons40.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13079.715.69%
Shoplifting6123.6179.41%
Anti-social behaviour6011.08-20.00%
Public order5910.8937.21%
Other theft3810.71-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson176.90-29.17%
Drugs143.09-30.00%
Robbery142.5475.00%
Theft from the person122.54-40.00%
Bicycle theft122.18-7.69%
Burglary92.18-30.77%
Vehicle crime51.63-44.44%
Other crime40.910.00%
Possession of weapons40.73-42.86%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12378.9913.89%
Anti-social behaviour7522.338.70%
Public order4313.62-10.42%
Other theft427.817.69%
Shoplifting347.63-49.25%
Criminal damage and arson246.1733.33%
Theft from the person204.3653.85%
Drugs203.6311.11%
Bicycle theft133.63-13.33%
Burglary132.36-23.53%
Vehicle crime92.3612.50%
Robbery81.63-11.11%
Possession of weapons71.4540.00%
Other crime41.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10879.5310.20%
Anti-social behaviour6919.6150.00%
Shoplifting6712.538.06%
Public order4812.1745.45%
Other theft398.7256.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.0850.00%
Drugs183.2750.00%
Burglary173.270.00%
Bicycle theft153.09114.29%
Theft from the person132.72-13.33%
Robbery92.3628.57%
Vehicle crime81.63166.67%
Possession of weapons51.450.00%
Other crime40.91-42.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9863.37-24.62%
Shoplifting6217.7934.78%
Anti-social behaviour4611.2615.00%
Public order338.35-34.00%
Other theft255.99-30.56%
Burglary174.54-22.73%
Theft from the person153.090.00%
Drugs122.72-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson122.18-45.45%
Robbery72.18-41.67%
Bicycle theft71.2716.67%
Other crime71.270.00%
Possession of weapons51.2725.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-70.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13073.7225.00%
Public order5023.6128.21%
Shoplifting469.0848.39%
Anti-social behaviour408.3511.11%
Other theft367.2638.46%
Burglary226.54450.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.9969.23%
Theft from the person153.99275.00%
Drugs132.7262.50%
Robbery122.36300.00%
Vehicle crime102.1842.86%
Bicycle theft61.820.00%
Possession of weapons41.0933.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10452.66-5.45%
Public order3918.8818.18%
Anti-social behaviour367.08-10.00%
Shoplifting316.54-29.55%
Other theft265.6313.04%
Criminal damage and arson134.72-27.78%
Drugs82.36-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.45-12.50%
Other crime61.2750.00%
Bicycle theft61.09500.00%
Theft from the person41.09-42.86%
Burglary40.73-42.86%
Robbery30.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11056.656.80%
Shoplifting4419.97-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.99-4.76%
Public order337.26-5.71%
Other theft235.99-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson184.185.88%
Drugs113.27-38.89%
Vehicle crime82.00-27.27%
Theft from the person71.45-41.67%
Burglary71.270.00%
Other crime41.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.73-66.67%
Robbery30.54-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10363.374.04%
Shoplifting5018.70-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour429.08-10.64%
Public order357.632.94%
Other theft296.36-17.14%
Drugs185.27157.14%
Criminal damage and arson173.27-26.09%
Theft from the person123.099.09%
Vehicle crime112.180.00%
Possession of weapons92.00125.00%
Robbery71.63250.00%
Burglary71.2775.00%
Other crime61.27-53.85%
Bicycle theft31.09-62.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9964.28-15.38%
Shoplifting5617.9836.59%
Anti-social behaviour4710.17-25.40%
Other theft358.530.00%
Public order346.36-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson236.17-28.12%
Other crime134.1844.44%
Theft from the person112.3610.00%
Vehicle crime112.0037.50%
Bicycle theft82.00-42.86%
Drugs71.45-58.82%
Burglary41.27-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.73-33.33%
Robbery20.73-84.62%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11776.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour6321.240.00%
Public order5211.440.00%
Shoplifting419.440.00%
Other theft357.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson326.360.00%
Drugs175.810.00%
Bicycle theft143.090.00%
Robbery132.540.00%
Theft from the person102.360.00%
Other crime91.820.00%
Vehicle crime81.630.00%
Burglary71.450.00%
Possession of weapons61.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 665 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202471
July 202460
June 202475
May 202469
April 202446
March 202440
February 202436
January 202440
December 202342
November 202347
October 202363

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202413
May 202417
April 202417
March 202422
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 417 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202457
July 202438
June 202442
May 202439
April 202425
March 202436
February 202426
January 202423
December 202329
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202418
April 202412
March 202413
February 20248
January 202411
December 202318
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202437
July 202412
June 202420
May 202413
April 202415
March 202415
February 20244
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 1397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 2024152
July 2024130
June 2024123
May 2024108
April 202498
March 2024130
February 2024104
January 2024110
December 2023103
November 202399
October 2023117

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
July 202417
June 202424
May 202418
April 202412
March 202422
February 202413
January 202418
December 202317
November 202323
October 202332

A total of 520 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202448
July 202459
June 202443
May 202448
April 202433
March 202450
February 202439
January 202433
December 202335
November 202334
October 202352

A total of 692 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 202476
July 202461
June 202434
May 202467
April 202462
March 202446
February 202431
January 202444
December 202350
November 202356
October 202341

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 1RE 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. New Road
    Total56
    Anti-social behaviour33
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. North Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Veronica Way
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ship Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Brighton Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cavendish Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Pool Valley
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 19. New Steine
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thames Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Grand Junction Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Nile Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Jubilee Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Black Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Bartholomews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rock Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. New Steine Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. St James'S Street Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1