BN2 1WD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1WD

BN2 1WD, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 503 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.70 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1WD 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 1WD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1WD, encompassing approximately 6473 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (-15.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (126) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (2.56% increase)

BN2 1WD 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

BN2 1WD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13377.70-15.29%
Shoplifting12620.5561.54%
Anti-social behaviour8019.462.56%
Public order5112.36-7.27%
Other theft327.88-43.86%
Criminal damage and arson274.94107.69%
Drugs124.17-33.33%
Burglary91.85-25.00%
Theft from the person91.39-76.32%
Bicycle theft71.39-41.67%
Robbery61.08-14.29%
Other crime50.93-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-62.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15784.1918.94%
Anti-social behaviour7824.2514.71%
Shoplifting7812.0523.81%
Other theft5712.0558.33%
Public order558.81-8.33%
Theft from the person388.50216.67%
Drugs185.8728.57%
Criminal damage and arson132.78-27.78%
Bicycle theft122.010.00%
Burglary121.850.00%
Other crime91.85125.00%
Vehicle crime81.3933.33%
Robbery71.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.08-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13270.293.12%
Anti-social behaviour6820.39-16.05%
Shoplifting6310.5075.00%
Public order609.7330.43%
Other theft369.27-16.28%
Criminal damage and arson185.56-35.71%
Drugs142.78-30.00%
Robbery142.1675.00%
Theft from the person122.16-36.84%
Burglary121.85-14.29%
Bicycle theft121.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.85-45.45%
Other crime40.930.00%
Possession of weapons40.62-55.56%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12871.377.56%
Anti-social behaviour8119.773.85%
Public order4612.51-16.36%
Other theft437.117.50%
Shoplifting366.64-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson285.5640.00%
Drugs204.3311.11%
Theft from the person193.0946.15%
Bicycle theft152.94-11.76%
Burglary142.32-30.00%
Vehicle crime112.1637.50%
Possession of weapons91.7080.00%
Robbery81.39-11.11%
Other crime41.24-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11973.6915.53%
Anti-social behaviour7818.3859.18%
Shoplifting7012.0511.11%
Public order5510.8141.03%
Other theft408.5042.86%
Burglary206.1817.65%
Criminal damage and arson203.0933.33%
Drugs183.0912.50%
Bicycle theft172.78142.86%
Theft from the person132.63-18.75%
Robbery92.0128.57%
Vehicle crime81.3933.33%
Other crime51.24-64.29%
Possession of weapons50.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10359.48-24.82%
Shoplifting6315.9123.53%
Anti-social behaviour499.7311.36%
Public order397.57-33.90%
Other theft286.02-24.32%
Burglary174.33-19.05%
Drugs162.6314.29%
Theft from the person162.4714.29%
Criminal damage and arson152.47-31.82%
Other crime142.320.00%
Robbery72.16-41.67%
Bicycle theft71.080.00%
Vehicle crime61.08-53.85%
Possession of weapons50.9325.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13767.2023.42%
Public order5921.1640.48%
Shoplifting519.1164.52%
Anti-social behaviour447.884.76%
Other theft376.8032.14%
Criminal damage and arson225.7283.33%
Burglary213.40250.00%
Theft from the person143.24180.00%
Drugs142.1627.27%
Vehicle crime132.1630.00%
Robbery122.01300.00%
Bicycle theft71.8516.67%
Possession of weapons41.0833.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11149.43-9.02%
Public order4217.1510.53%
Anti-social behaviour426.490.00%
Shoplifting316.49-34.04%
Other theft284.797.69%
Criminal damage and arson124.33-45.45%
Drugs111.85-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.70-9.09%
Other crime101.5466.67%
Burglary61.54-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.93500.00%
Theft from the person50.93-28.57%
Robbery30.770.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12253.7615.09%
Shoplifting4718.85-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour427.26-17.65%
Public order386.49-5.00%
Other theft265.87-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson224.020.00%
Drugs133.40-40.91%
Vehicle crime112.01-15.38%
Theft from the person71.70-36.36%
Burglary71.080.00%
Other crime61.08-14.29%
Possession of weapons30.93-66.67%
Robbery30.46-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10659.170.95%
Shoplifting5216.37-17.46%
Anti-social behaviour518.032.00%
Public order407.8817.65%
Other theft326.18-8.57%
Criminal damage and arson224.94-4.35%
Drugs223.40214.29%
Vehicle crime133.400.00%
Theft from the person112.010.00%
Possession of weapons91.70200.00%
Robbery81.39166.67%
Other crime71.24-58.82%
Burglary71.0875.00%
Bicycle theft31.08-62.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10558.080.00%
Shoplifting6316.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour509.730.00%
Other theft357.720.00%
Public order345.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.250.00%
Other crime173.550.00%
Vehicle crime132.630.00%
Theft from the person112.010.00%
Bicycle theft81.700.00%
Drugs71.240.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 663 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202478
July 202468
June 202481
May 202478
April 202449
March 202444
February 202442
January 202442
December 202351
November 202350

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202420
April 202417
March 202421
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202414
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317

A total of 394 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202457
July 202436
June 202443
May 202440
April 202428
March 202437
February 202428
January 202426
December 202332
November 202335

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 202411
January 202413
December 202322
November 20237

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202438
July 202412
June 202419
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 1353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024157
July 2024132
June 2024128
May 2024119
April 2024103
March 2024137
February 2024111
January 2024122
December 2023106
November 2023105

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 202418
June 202428
May 202420
April 202415
March 202422
February 202412
January 202422
December 202322
November 202323

A total of 519 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202455
July 202460
June 202446
May 202455
April 202439
March 202459
February 202442
January 202438
December 202340
November 202334

A total of 680 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.82 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

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 202417
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 1WD 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
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Grand Junction Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Nile Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Jubilee Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Black Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bartholomews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Rock Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1