UPPER LEWES ROAD, BN2 3FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 3FH

UPPER LEWES ROAD, BN2 3FH, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This BN2 3FH 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 3FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 3FH, encompassing approximately 9449 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)

BN2 3FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Florence Place with total crimes: 11
  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 4

UPPER LEWES ROAD, BN2 3FH 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0513.64%
Anti-social behaviour152.6566.67%
Public order151.59275.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5914.29%
Shoplifting80.85-33.33%
Other theft70.85-12.50%
Burglary50.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Drugs30.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Other crime20.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.00-24.14%
Shoplifting122.33-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour91.27-43.75%
Other theft80.9560.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8540.00%
Drugs60.74500.00%
Burglary50.63400.00%
Other crime40.530.00%
Public order40.42-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons30.32200.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.2720.83%
Shoplifting233.07475.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.4345.45%
Public order131.6944.44%
Other theft51.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.54-15.38%
Public order91.1628.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.74100.00%
Shoplifting40.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Burglary20.21-60.00%
Other theft20.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.398.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.38100.00%
Shoplifting101.060.00%
Other theft81.0614.29%
Public order70.85-22.22%
Burglary50.74150.00%
Drugs50.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.743.23%
Anti-social behaviour123.39-57.14%
Shoplifting101.27-76.74%
Public order91.06-10.00%
Other theft70.950.00%
Drugs60.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-61.54%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4315.87186.67%
Violence and sexual offences314.5510.71%
Anti-social behaviour283.2875.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.9685.71%
Public order101.380.00%
Other theft71.06-12.50%
Drugs50.74400.00%
Vehicle crime50.53150.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.63-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.96-5.88%
Shoplifting151.6987.50%
Public order101.59-16.67%
Other theft81.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-33.33%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.01-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour173.3941.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.8055.56%
Public order121.48200.00%
Shoplifting81.27-70.37%
Other theft60.85-25.00%
Robbery40.63300.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-50.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.54-2.86%
Shoplifting273.60-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour122.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.2750.00%
Other theft80.950.00%
Vehicle crime60.85200.00%
Public order40.63-60.00%
Drugs30.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3814.0852.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.026.06%
Anti-social behaviour143.70-22.22%
Public order101.48-47.37%
Other theft81.060.00%
Drugs60.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.63-62.50%
Burglary40.63100.00%
Possession of weapons30.42200.00%
Robbery30.32200.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.21-71.43%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.11-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.820.00%
Shoplifting253.490.00%
Public order192.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.900.00%
Other theft81.690.00%
Vehicle crime70.850.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 202413
February 20247
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202429
June 202424
May 202432
April 202432
March 202431
February 202428
January 202432
December 202334
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202416
June 202411
May 202413
April 202412
March 202428
February 202416
January 202417
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202423
June 20244
May 202410
April 202410
March 202443
February 202415
January 20248
December 202327
November 202338
October 202325

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Florence Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Franklin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brewer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Warleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fairlight Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Newmarket Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gladstone Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Mary Magdalene Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Martin'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prince'S Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hastings Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. D'Aubigny Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Freehold Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hollingdean Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Round Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mayo Road
    Total1
    Drugs1