WELLINGTON ROAD, BN2 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 3AZ

WELLINGTON ROAD, BN2 3AZ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population. This BN2 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 3AZ, encompassing approximately 12776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 3AZ area, explore the BN2 3AZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 3AZ area, visit the BN2 3AZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN2 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 4

WELLINGTON ROAD, BN2 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.89-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour171.96-5.56%
Public order101.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Vehicle crime60.47200.00%
Other theft50.47-28.57%
Shoplifting50.39-44.44%
Theft from the person40.390.00%
Burglary30.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Other crime20.16-33.33%
Robbery20.160.00%
Drugs10.16-91.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.143.57%
Anti-social behaviour182.27-14.29%
Drugs121.41140.00%
Shoplifting90.94-40.00%
Other theft70.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.550.00%
Possession of weapons60.47100.00%
Public order50.47-54.55%
Burglary40.39-20.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-33.33%
Robbery20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.307.69%
Anti-social behaviour212.1950.00%
Shoplifting151.64650.00%
Public order111.1757.14%
Criminal damage and arson60.8620.00%
Other theft60.47100.00%
Burglary50.47-28.57%
Drugs50.39150.00%
Vehicle crime30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons30.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.64-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour142.040.00%
Public order71.10-22.22%
Burglary70.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Other theft30.23-62.50%
Shoplifting20.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.16-50.00%
Drugs20.16-60.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.5934.78%
Anti-social behaviour142.437.69%
Public order91.1028.57%
Burglary80.70300.00%
Other theft80.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.6375.00%
Shoplifting60.55-25.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.18-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour131.80-27.78%
Shoplifting81.02-42.86%
Public order70.6316.67%
Other theft60.55-25.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Other crime40.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.31-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Burglary20.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.75-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour181.8812.50%
Shoplifting141.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.1057.14%
Other theft80.8614.29%
Public order60.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.47-25.00%
Drugs50.4766.67%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.3652.63%
Anti-social behaviour162.2733.33%
Shoplifting141.250.00%
Vehicle crime81.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.63-22.22%
Public order70.5516.67%
Other theft70.55133.33%
Drugs30.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.85-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour121.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9480.00%
Robbery70.70250.00%
Public order60.5550.00%
Other theft30.47-50.00%
Drugs30.23-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.59-3.03%
Shoplifting242.50-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.88-52.94%
Drugs80.63166.67%
Other theft60.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.47-28.57%
Public order40.39-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.3133.33%
Vehicle crime20.31-50.00%
Robbery20.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-75.00%
Burglary10.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.7837.50%
Shoplifting272.5822.73%
Anti-social behaviour172.11-15.00%
Public order91.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70-46.15%
Other theft70.55-12.50%
Possession of weapons40.55100.00%
Robbery40.310.00%
Burglary40.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.31-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Drugs30.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.630.00%
Shoplifting221.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.720.00%
Public order151.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.170.00%
Vehicle crime91.020.00%
Other theft80.700.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Burglary20.160.00%
Other crime20.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202429
July 202428
June 202426
May 202431
April 202423
March 202424
February 202429
January 202419
December 202332
November 202333
October 202324

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202421
June 202414
May 202414
April 202413
March 202418
February 202416
January 202412
December 20238
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 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 202414
December 202324
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 3. St Martin'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lewes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fairlight Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Mary Magdalene Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. St Martin'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prince'S Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Finsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Park Crescent Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1