MOULSECOOMB WAY, BN2 4PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4PB

MOULSECOOMB WAY, BN2 4PB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4PB 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 4PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4PB, encompassing approximately 2600 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN2 4PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodshrove Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thorndean Road with total crimes: 5
  • Moulsecoomb Way with total crimes: 5

MOULSECOOMB WAY, BN2 4PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.54200.00%
Public order63.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3125.00%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-81.25%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.92-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Public order31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-40.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4614.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.0816.67%
Public order32.690.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.92-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-14.29%
Other theft22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6925.00%
Robbery11.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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 offences108.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.85100.00%
Robbery21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-83.33%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.38-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.080.00%
Burglary42.31100.00%
Possession of weapons31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.77-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.230.00%
Other theft52.310.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202416
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 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 4PB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hodshrove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
  • 2. Thorndean Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Moulsecoomb Way
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birdham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Selsfield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ringmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wheatfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Appledore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eastergate Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Broadfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1