STAPLEFIELD DRIVE, BN2 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4RL

STAPLEFIELD DRIVE, BN2 4RL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4RL, encompassing approximately 2707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN2 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodshrove Road with total crimes: 6
  • Moulsecoomb Way with total crimes: 5
  • Selba Drive with total crimes: 3

STAPLEFIELD DRIVE, BN2 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.870.00%
Burglary42.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48300.00%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.43-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.28125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.32100.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.32-33.33%
Other theft21.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54-33.33%
Burglary42.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-50.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
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 4RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hodshrove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
  • 2. Moulsecoomb Way
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Selba Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Birdham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wheatfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Appledore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Eastergate Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Broadfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1