BN2 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4EX

BN2 4EX, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4EX 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 4EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4EX, encompassing approximately 3472 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

BN2 4EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Tavistock Down with total crimes: 4
  • The Linkway with total crimes: 4

BN2 4EX 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 Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.25-17.65%
Public order94.03350.00%
Shoplifting72.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-60.00%
Other theft31.15-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.40-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour104.900.00%
Other theft82.88700.00%
Shoplifting52.30-64.29%
Burglary31.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Public order20.86-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.2960.00%
Shoplifting146.91366.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.0366.67%
Public order72.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.94-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour64.3220.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.969.52%
Anti-social behaviour56.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Public order41.15300.00%
Other theft31.15-50.00%
Shoplifting30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.405.00%
Other theft66.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7325.00%
Shoplifting41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5333.33%
Other theft65.76-53.85%
Public order51.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.967.14%
Other theft134.32116.67%
Public order33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.387.69%
Other theft64.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Drugs31.15-40.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.65-23.53%
Other theft63.740.00%
Drugs51.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3813.33%
Other theft64.9050.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-60.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.320.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202424
June 202415
May 202423
April 202421
March 202420
February 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
February 20242
January 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 4EX 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. 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lambourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Mountfields
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stephens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Crossway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Liphook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Davey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Waverley Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Natal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Canfield Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Nesbitt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Riley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Tintern Close
    Total1
    Public order1