BN2 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4HQ

BN2 4HQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4HQ, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorndean Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ryelands Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Highbrook Close with total crimes: 3

BN2 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3430.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.69100.00%
Vehicle crime14.110.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.40-37.50%
Other theft45.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-50.00%
Public order42.0633.33%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1150.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-77.78%
Burglary11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4311.11%
Criminal damage and arson95.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.63-20.00%
Public order32.0650.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1217.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.63-28.57%
Public order22.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other theft10.51-83.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.46-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09-40.00%
Other theft63.09100.00%
Other crime33.09200.00%
Public order21.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.1425.00%
Public order45.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-50.00%
Other theft31.54-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.57-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour84.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.110.00%
Public order53.0966.67%
Other theft42.57300.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.008.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-54.55%
Public order32.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.17266.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.66-42.86%
Public order32.06-25.00%
Other theft31.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.630.00%
Other theft43.600.00%
Public order42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202416
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thorndean Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ryelands Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Highbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lynchet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lambourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Selsfield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highway Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Highway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tillstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Natal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1