BN2 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4BZ

BN2 4BZ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 4BZ area, explore the BN2 4BZ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 4BZ 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 4BZ 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 arson54.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.260.00%
Public order51.26150.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-28.57%
Other theft21.260.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.76133.33%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences63.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2820.00%
Other theft41.51100.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0433.33%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.52-50.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.7833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.01-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.270.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20231
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 4BZ 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
  • 10. Dawlish Close
    Total1
    Public order1