BN2 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4BX

BN2 4BX, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4BX 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 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4BX, encompassing approximately 4228 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 4BX area, explore the BN2 4BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ghyllside with total crimes: 3
  • Crayford Road with total crimes: 2

BN2 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.1825.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-57.14%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.26133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.660.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7340.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.07-16.67%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2620.00%
Drugs31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.13-50.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.780.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ghyllside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Crayford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Canfield Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Nesbitt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ladysmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Baden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tenantry Road
    Total1
    Drugs1