NATAL ROAD, BN2 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4BN

NATAL ROAD, BN2 4BN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4BN, encompassing approximately 5267 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 4BN area, explore the BN2 4BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 4BN area, visit the BN2 4BN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Tavistock Down with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

NATAL ROAD, BN2 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9727.27%
Shoplifting72.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Public order40.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.83-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-50.00%
Other theft51.14150.00%
Shoplifting50.95-64.29%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.82142.86%
Shoplifting143.23366.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.6650.00%
Public order42.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.9460.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.52-46.15%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.02-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson82.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52150.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Shoplifting30.57-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.19-87.50%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3021.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.2333.33%
Other theft81.5214.29%
Shoplifting51.52150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7827.27%
Other theft72.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.3320.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0237.50%
Other theft62.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.95400.00%
Public order40.9533.33%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.46-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-44.44%
Shoplifting40.95100.00%
Drugs40.7633.33%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.85200.00%
Other theft51.71-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.5960.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.52-53.85%
Other theft61.1420.00%
Public order51.1466.67%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.140.00%
Other theft50.950.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202417
June 20247
May 202413
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202414
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 4BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Tavistock Down
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lambourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crayford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Highway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Highway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tillstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Natal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Canfield Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Nesbitt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ladysmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Riley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1