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

Overview of Crime in BN2 3FJ

UPPER LEWES ROAD, BN2 3FJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This BN2 3FJ 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 3FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 3FJ, encompassing approximately 8628 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

BN2 3FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 6

UPPER LEWES ROAD, BN2 3FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.40-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.36-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson112.4322.22%
Public order91.27125.00%
Other theft81.0433.33%
Shoplifting70.93-36.36%
Burglary60.8120.00%
Vehicle crime60.70200.00%
Drugs30.70-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.23-33.33%
Robbery20.23-33.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.447.14%
Anti-social behaviour233.48-17.86%
Shoplifting112.67-38.89%
Drugs101.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1650.00%
Possession of weapons71.04133.33%
Other theft60.81-14.29%
Burglary50.7066.67%
Public order40.58-71.43%
Other crime30.460.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.3386.67%
Violence and sexual offences283.25-9.68%
Shoplifting183.25800.00%
Public order142.0940.00%
Other theft71.62133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.810.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Burglary30.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.35200.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.97-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour153.59-25.00%
Public order101.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-14.29%
Burglary60.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Drugs40.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.4650.00%
Other theft30.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35-77.78%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.2910.34%
Anti-social behaviour203.7142.86%
Burglary102.32400.00%
Shoplifting91.16-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0440.00%
Other theft60.81-14.29%
Public order60.700.00%
Drugs60.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.55-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour143.36-33.33%
Shoplifting101.62-75.61%
Other theft71.16-12.50%
Drugs70.8116.67%
Public order60.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.58100.00%
Other crime30.4650.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4116.69192.86%
Violence and sexual offences314.753.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.4375.00%
Public order81.6214.29%
Other theft80.93-20.00%
Drugs60.93100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7066.67%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.5542.86%
Anti-social behaviour143.48-6.67%
Shoplifting141.62180.00%
Other theft101.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.16-20.00%
Public order70.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Drugs30.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.50-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour152.43-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson101.74-9.09%
Other theft81.16-20.00%
Public order70.9375.00%
Robbery60.81500.00%
Shoplifting50.70-80.77%
Drugs50.58-16.67%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.12-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.0210.00%
Shoplifting263.82-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour173.01-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson111.97175.00%
Other theft101.2711.11%
Drugs61.16100.00%
Vehicle crime40.70100.00%
Public order40.46-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.46-25.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-60.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3615.1844.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour193.48-13.64%
Other theft92.2028.57%
Public order91.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.0466.67%
Possession of weapons40.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-73.33%
Robbery30.460.00%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Other crime30.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-71.43%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.500.00%
Shoplifting254.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.900.00%
Public order182.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.090.00%
Other theft71.740.00%
Vehicle crime70.810.00%
Other crime40.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
July 202428
June 202431
May 202432
April 202429
March 202431
February 202430
January 202421
December 202333
November 202330
October 202342

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202428
June 202415
May 202420
April 202414
March 202421
February 202414
January 202415
December 202317
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202414
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202418
June 20242
May 20249
April 202410
March 202441
February 202414
January 20245
December 202326
November 202336
October 202325

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 3FJ 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Francis Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Warleigh Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rose Hill Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. London Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hanover Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fairlight Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Prince'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Mary Magdalene Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. St Martin'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prince'S Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Shaftesbury Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Baker Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Seville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hastings Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. D'Aubigny Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1