ST JAMES'S PLACE, BN2 1RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1RS

ST JAMES'S PLACE, BN2 1RS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 492 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.50 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1RS 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 1RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1RS, encompassing approximately 5622 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (126) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (5.48% increase)

BN2 1RS 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 PLACE, BN2 1RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12887.50-15.79%
Shoplifting12622.7661.54%
Anti-social behaviour7722.415.48%
Public order5013.69-9.09%
Other theft328.89-45.76%
Criminal damage and arson255.6992.31%
Drugs124.45-33.33%
Theft from the person102.13-73.68%
Burglary91.78-25.00%
Robbery61.600.00%
Bicycle theft61.07-50.00%
Other crime51.07-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-62.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15295.5016.92%
Shoplifting7827.0323.81%
Anti-social behaviour7313.8717.74%
Other theft5912.9855.26%
Public order5510.49-6.78%
Theft from the person389.78216.67%
Drugs186.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.20-27.78%
Bicycle theft122.310.00%
Burglary122.1320.00%
Other crime92.13125.00%
Vehicle crime81.6033.33%
Robbery61.42-57.14%
Possession of weapons41.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13079.503.17%
Shoplifting6323.1275.00%
Anti-social behaviour6211.20-23.46%
Public order5911.0328.26%
Other theft3810.49-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson186.76-33.33%
Drugs153.20-25.00%
Robbery142.6755.56%
Theft from the person122.49-40.00%
Bicycle theft122.13-20.00%
Burglary102.13-23.08%
Vehicle crime61.78-33.33%
Other crime41.070.00%
Possession of weapons40.71-42.86%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12680.929.57%
Anti-social behaviour8122.418.00%
Public order4614.41-11.54%
Other theft428.185.00%
Shoplifting367.47-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson276.4042.11%
Theft from the person204.8053.85%
Drugs203.5611.11%
Bicycle theft153.56-11.76%
Burglary132.67-35.00%
Robbery92.310.00%
Vehicle crime91.6012.50%
Possession of weapons71.6040.00%
Other crime41.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11582.7016.16%
Anti-social behaviour7520.4556.25%
Shoplifting7013.3411.11%
Public order5212.4540.54%
Other theft409.2542.86%
Burglary207.1117.65%
Criminal damage and arson193.5646.15%
Drugs183.3812.50%
Bicycle theft173.20142.86%
Theft from the person133.02-18.75%
Robbery92.3128.57%
Vehicle crime81.6033.33%
Possession of weapons51.420.00%
Other crime40.89-69.23%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9966.69-26.67%
Shoplifting6317.6123.53%
Anti-social behaviour4811.2014.29%
Public order378.54-37.29%
Other theft286.58-26.32%
Burglary174.98-19.05%
Drugs163.0214.29%
Theft from the person162.856.67%
Other crime132.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.31-40.91%
Robbery72.31-41.67%
Bicycle theft71.240.00%
Vehicle crime61.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.0725.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13576.8322.73%
Public order5924.0140.48%
Shoplifting5110.4964.52%
Anti-social behaviour429.072.44%
Other theft387.4735.71%
Criminal damage and arson226.7669.23%
Burglary213.91250.00%
Theft from the person153.73200.00%
Drugs142.6755.56%
Robbery122.49300.00%
Vehicle crime122.1371.43%
Bicycle theft72.1316.67%
Possession of weapons41.2433.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11055.67-0.90%
Public order4219.5613.51%
Anti-social behaviour417.470.00%
Shoplifting317.29-34.04%
Other theft285.517.69%
Criminal damage and arson134.98-31.58%
Other crime92.3150.00%
Drugs91.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.60-30.00%
Burglary61.24-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.07500.00%
Theft from the person51.07-28.57%
Robbery30.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11158.695.71%
Shoplifting4719.74-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour418.36-10.87%
Public order377.29-2.63%
Other theft266.58-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson194.62-9.52%
Drugs123.38-42.86%
Vehicle crime102.13-23.08%
Theft from the person71.78-36.36%
Burglary71.240.00%
Other crime61.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.07-62.50%
Robbery30.53-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.53-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10565.807.14%
Shoplifting5218.67-17.46%
Anti-social behaviour469.250.00%
Public order388.1815.15%
Other theft316.76-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson215.51-8.70%
Drugs213.73250.00%
Vehicle crime133.738.33%
Theft from the person112.310.00%
Robbery81.96166.67%
Possession of weapons81.42166.67%
Burglary71.4275.00%
Other crime61.24-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.07-62.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9864.38-25.19%
Shoplifting6317.4336.96%
Anti-social behaviour4611.20-31.34%
Other theft368.18-7.69%
Public order336.40-36.54%
Criminal damage and arson235.87-28.12%
Other crime164.0914.29%
Vehicle crime122.85100.00%
Theft from the person112.1310.00%
Bicycle theft81.96-42.86%
Drugs61.42-64.71%
Burglary41.07-42.86%
Robbery30.71-76.92%
Possession of weapons30.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13180.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour6723.300.00%
Public order5211.920.00%
Shoplifting469.250.00%
Other theft398.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson326.940.00%
Drugs175.690.00%
Bicycle theft143.020.00%
Other crime142.490.00%
Robbery132.490.00%
Theft from the person102.310.00%
Burglary71.780.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Possession of weapons61.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 699 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202473
July 202462
June 202481
May 202475
April 202448
March 202442
February 202441
January 202441
December 202346
November 202346
October 202367

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202413
May 202420
April 202417
March 202421
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 437 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202459
July 202438
June 202442
May 202440
April 202428
March 202438
February 202428
January 202426
December 202331
November 202336
October 202339

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202415
June 202420
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 20249
January 202412
December 202321
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202438
July 202412
June 202420
May 202413
April 202416
March 202415
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 1440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 2024152
July 2024130
June 2024126
May 2024115
April 202499
March 2024135
February 2024110
January 2024111
December 2023105
November 202398
October 2023131

A total of 245 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 202418
June 202427
May 202419
April 202413
March 202422
February 202413
January 202419
December 202321
November 202323
October 202332

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202455
July 202459
June 202446
May 202452
April 202437
March 202459
February 202442
January 202437
December 202338
November 202333
October 202352

A total of 726 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 202478
July 202463
June 202436
May 202470
April 202463
March 202451
February 202431
January 202447
December 202352
November 202363
October 202346

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 108 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 202417
April 20247
March 20247
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 1RS 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 18. New Steine
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thames Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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