DE MONTFORT ROAD, BN2 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 3AU

DE MONTFORT ROAD, BN2 3AU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This BN2 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 3AU, encompassing approximately 13497 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 3AU area, explore the BN2 3AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

BN2 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Bernard Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bembridge Street with total crimes: 4

DE MONTFORT ROAD, BN2 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.7855.56%
Anti-social behaviour122.070.00%
Public order100.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7440.00%
Shoplifting50.52-44.44%
Burglary30.370.00%
Other theft30.22-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.2250.00%
Drugs20.22-75.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.48-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour121.33-20.00%
Shoplifting90.89-40.00%
Other theft80.6760.00%
Drugs80.59166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.59150.00%
Public order40.37-55.56%
Other crime30.30200.00%
Burglary30.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.8526.67%
Anti-social behaviour151.4115.38%
Shoplifting151.11650.00%
Public order91.1128.57%
Burglary50.6766.67%
Other theft50.3766.67%
Vehicle crime30.37200.00%
Drugs30.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.15-33.33%
Other crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.1130.00%
Public order70.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Other theft30.22-62.50%
Burglary30.22-25.00%
Drugs30.22-40.00%
Shoplifting20.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.3013.64%
Anti-social behaviour101.8542.86%
Other theft80.7460.00%
Vehicle crime80.59166.67%
Public order80.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.59133.33%
Shoplifting60.52-25.00%
Drugs50.4466.67%
Burglary40.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.89-12.00%
Public order81.6360.00%
Shoplifting80.59-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour70.59-50.00%
Other theft50.52-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.37-25.00%
Drugs30.22-40.00%
Other crime30.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Burglary20.15100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.89-10.71%
Shoplifting141.8516.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.04100.00%
Other theft80.8914.29%
Public order50.59-16.67%
Drugs50.37400.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-20.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.007.69%
Anti-social behaviour142.0740.00%
Shoplifting121.040.00%
Other theft70.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-33.33%
Public order60.440.00%
Vehicle crime50.44150.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Burglary10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.67-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.7450.00%
Robbery60.67200.00%
Public order60.4450.00%
Other theft20.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.15-33.33%
Drugs10.15-85.71%
Other crime10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.82-12.50%
Shoplifting242.07-11.11%
Drugs71.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.520.00%
Other theft60.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.44-40.00%
Public order40.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft40.30100.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-40.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.3023.08%
Shoplifting272.3728.57%
Public order102.00-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour100.74-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-45.45%
Other theft60.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.44-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.37200.00%
Robbery30.220.00%
Burglary30.22200.00%
Drugs30.2250.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.450.00%
Shoplifting211.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.560.00%
Public order131.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.960.00%
Vehicle crime90.810.00%
Other theft90.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 202419
June 202415
May 202425
April 202422
March 202425
February 202428
January 202426
December 202328
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 202414
February 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202415
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 202414
February 202412
December 202324
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bernard Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bembridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Martin'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Franklin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Brewer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hanover Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Fairlight Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Gladstone Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mary Magdalene Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. St Martin'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Finsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Totland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shanklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Whippingham Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hastings Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Roundhill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Park Crescent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Newport Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hanover Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1