BAMFORD CLOSE, BN2 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4LJ

BAMFORD CLOSE, BN2 4LJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4LJ, encompassing approximately 1022 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenilworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walmer Close with total crimes: 2

BAMFORD CLOSE, BN2 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.76300.00%
Other theft33.910.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.930.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.80300.00%
Public order23.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.96-75.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.91-50.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.930.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.67-30.00%
Public order36.85200.00%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.780.00%
Other theft23.91100.00%
Public order11.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.87-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.780.00%
Drugs24.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kenilworth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Durham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Walmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hornby Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Leybourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bodiam Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Heath Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1