THE AVENUE, BN2 4GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4GG

THE AVENUE, BN2 4GG, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4GG 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 4GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4GG, encompassing approximately 4120 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BN2 4GG 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

THE AVENUE, BN2 4GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.37500.00%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.10-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-42.86%
Public order30.9750.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In July 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 behaviour75.3440.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.640.00%
Drugs22.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3728.57%
Other crime32.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70100.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.13-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.13-30.77%
Drugs32.18200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.10225.00%
Other theft43.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.34400.00%
Other theft51.21400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-60.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

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

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 4GG 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. Bevendean Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Canfield Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Nesbitt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Baden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lower Bevendean Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Widdicombe Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1