PAROCHIAL MEWS, BN2 1WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 1WF

PAROCHIAL MEWS, BN2 1WF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 511 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 93.18 per 1,000 population. This BN2 1WF 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 1WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 1WF, encompassing approximately 5484 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (-15.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (126) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (3.85% increase)

BN2 1WF 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

PAROCHIAL MEWS, BN2 1WF 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 offences13393.18-15.82%
Shoplifting12624.2561.54%
Anti-social behaviour8122.983.85%
Public order5114.77-12.07%
Other theft339.30-44.07%
Criminal damage and arson266.02100.00%
Drugs134.74-35.00%
Theft from the person102.37-73.68%
Burglary91.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft71.46-41.67%
Robbery61.28-14.29%
Other crime51.09-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.91-25.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158102.4817.04%
Anti-social behaviour7828.818.33%
Shoplifting7814.2221.88%
Other theft5914.2255.26%
Public order5810.76-1.69%
Theft from the person3810.58216.67%
Drugs206.9333.33%
Vehicle crime163.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.92-27.78%
Bicycle theft122.370.00%
Burglary122.1920.00%
Other crime92.1980.00%
Robbery71.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13584.973.05%
Anti-social behaviour7224.62-12.20%
Shoplifting6413.1377.78%
Public order5911.6725.53%
Other theft3810.76-11.63%
Criminal damage and arson186.93-33.33%
Drugs153.28-25.00%
Robbery142.7455.56%
Theft from the person122.55-40.00%
Bicycle theft122.19-14.29%
Burglary102.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime81.82-20.00%
Other crime51.4625.00%
Possession of weapons40.91-55.56%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13184.9711.97%
Anti-social behaviour8223.890.00%
Public order4714.95-11.32%
Other theft438.574.88%
Shoplifting367.84-49.30%
Criminal damage and arson276.5635.00%
Theft from the person204.9242.86%
Drugs203.6511.11%
Bicycle theft143.65-22.22%
Burglary142.55-30.00%
Vehicle crime102.550.00%
Possession of weapons91.8280.00%
Robbery91.640.00%
Other crime41.64-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11788.0717.00%
Anti-social behaviour8221.3354.72%
Shoplifting7114.9512.70%
Public order5312.9532.50%
Other theft419.6646.43%
Burglary207.4817.65%
Criminal damage and arson203.6542.86%
Drugs183.6512.50%
Bicycle theft183.28157.14%
Theft from the person143.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime102.5542.86%
Robbery91.8228.57%
Other crime51.64-64.29%
Possession of weapons50.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10070.57-26.47%
Shoplifting6318.2323.53%
Anti-social behaviour5311.4915.22%
Public order409.66-32.20%
Other theft287.29-26.32%
Burglary175.11-19.05%
Drugs163.100.00%
Theft from the person162.920.00%
Other crime142.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.55-39.13%
Robbery72.55-41.67%
Vehicle crime71.28-53.33%
Bicycle theft71.280.00%
Possession of weapons51.2825.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13680.9622.52%
Public order5924.8040.48%
Shoplifting5110.7659.38%
Anti-social behaviour469.306.98%
Other theft388.3935.71%
Criminal damage and arson236.9364.29%
Burglary214.19250.00%
Theft from the person163.83220.00%
Drugs162.9245.45%
Vehicle crime152.9266.67%
Robbery122.74300.00%
Bicycle theft72.1916.67%
Possession of weapons41.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11158.90-5.93%
Anti-social behaviour4320.240.00%
Public order427.8410.53%
Shoplifting327.66-33.33%
Other theft285.847.69%
Criminal damage and arson145.11-36.36%
Drugs112.55-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.01-30.77%
Other crime91.6450.00%
Burglary61.64-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.09500.00%
Theft from the person51.09-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.9133.33%
Robbery30.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11863.4610.28%
Shoplifting4821.52-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour438.75-12.24%
Public order387.84-5.00%
Other theft266.93-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson224.740.00%
Drugs134.01-40.91%
Vehicle crime132.37-13.33%
Theft from the person72.37-36.36%
Burglary71.280.00%
Other crime61.28-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.09-66.67%
Robbery30.55-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10769.847.00%
Shoplifting5219.51-17.46%
Anti-social behaviour499.48-2.00%
Public order408.9321.21%
Other theft317.29-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson225.65-8.33%
Drugs224.01266.67%
Vehicle crime154.017.14%
Theft from the person112.740.00%
Possession of weapons92.01200.00%
Robbery81.64166.67%
Other crime71.46-58.82%
Burglary71.2875.00%
Bicycle theft31.28-62.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10068.01-24.81%
Shoplifting6318.2334.04%
Anti-social behaviour5011.49-30.56%
Other theft379.12-13.95%
Public order336.75-36.54%
Criminal damage and arson246.02-27.27%
Other crime174.3813.33%
Vehicle crime143.1040.00%
Theft from the person112.5510.00%
Bicycle theft82.01-42.86%
Drugs61.46-64.71%
Burglary41.09-50.00%
Robbery30.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13386.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour7224.250.00%
Public order5213.130.00%
Shoplifting479.480.00%
Other theft438.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson337.840.00%
Drugs176.020.00%
Other crime153.100.00%
Bicycle theft142.740.00%
Robbery122.550.00%
Theft from the person102.190.00%
Vehicle crime101.820.00%
Burglary81.820.00%
Possession of weapons61.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 751 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202478
July 202472
June 202482
May 202482
April 202453
March 202446
February 202443
January 202443
December 202349
November 202350
October 202372

A total of 445 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202459
July 202438
June 202443
May 202441
April 202428
March 202438
February 202428
January 202426
December 202331
November 202337
October 202343

A total of 572 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202458
July 202459
June 202447
May 202453
April 202440
March 202459
February 202442
January 202438
December 202340
November 202333
October 202352

A total of 1479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 2024158
July 2024135
June 2024131
May 2024117
April 2024100
March 2024136
February 2024111
January 2024118
December 2023107
November 2023100
October 2023133

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 202420
April 202417
March 202421
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317
October 202315

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 20247
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 187 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202415
June 202420
May 202418
April 202416
March 202416
February 202411
January 202413
December 202322
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 170 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 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 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 202418
June 202427
May 202420
April 202414
March 202423
February 202414
January 202422
December 202322
November 202324
October 202333

A total of 731 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 202478
July 202464
June 202436
May 202471
April 202463
March 202451
February 202432
January 202448
December 202352
November 202363
October 202347

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 202415
February 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202418
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 1WF 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. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ship Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Brighton Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cavendish Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pool Valley
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. King Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 22. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Grand Junction Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Nile Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Jubilee Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Black Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Market Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1