BN2 4EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4EU

BN2 4EU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4EU 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 4EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4EU, encompassing approximately 5537 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN2 4EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Tavistock Down with total crimes: 4
  • The Linkway with total crimes: 4

BN2 4EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.2815.00%
Shoplifting104.1525.00%
Public order91.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Other theft30.72-50.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.61-15.38%
Shoplifting81.99-63.64%
Other theft61.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Public order30.72-66.67%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.9828.00%
Shoplifting225.78340.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.9762.50%
Public order92.3512.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.6325.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-50.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.56-21.88%
Public order84.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4460.00%
Vehicle crime61.44200.00%
Shoplifting51.08-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.7250.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.823.23%
Public order85.7833.33%
Shoplifting71.4416.67%
Other theft51.26-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Drugs30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 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 offences3116.25-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour155.607.14%
Other theft122.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.17-30.00%
Shoplifting61.26-80.65%
Public order61.08-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.90300.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.6737.50%
Shoplifting315.96933.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.6055.56%
Criminal damage and arson102.5366.67%
Public order101.81-9.09%
Other theft81.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.44600.00%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.18-11.11%
Other theft124.3350.00%
Public order112.1737.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.9980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63-45.45%
Shoplifting31.08-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.3550.00%
Shoplifting114.88120.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.9910.00%
Other theft81.99-38.46%
Public order81.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.64-35.71%
Other theft133.2585.71%
Criminal damage and arson102.3566.67%
Public order61.8150.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Shoplifting50.90-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.9033.33%
Burglary20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.353.70%
Shoplifting145.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.53100.00%
Other theft72.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.260.00%
Drugs51.08150.00%
Public order40.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.72-50.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.990.00%
Public order124.880.00%
Other theft72.170.00%
Shoplifting71.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.080.00%
Bicycle theft41.080.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 202412
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245
April 202415
March 202414
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202432
June 202425
May 202432
April 202431
March 202433
February 202424
January 202427
December 202318
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202422
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 202431
February 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Tavistock Down
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Linkway
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Upper Hollingdean Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newmarket Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gladstone Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Crossway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Liphook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Davey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Natal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nesbitt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shanklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Inverness Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. D'Aubigny Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Newmarket Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Riley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Freehold Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hollingdean Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Mayo Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Tintern Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Dudley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1