BIRDHAM ROAD, BN2 4RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 4RX

BIRDHAM ROAD, BN2 4RX, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This BN2 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 4RX, encompassing approximately 3165 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 4RX area, explore the BN2 4RX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 4RX area, visit the BN2 4RX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BN2 4RX 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

BIRDHAM ROAD, BN2 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4233.33%
Public order72.53600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21400.00%
Burglary41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-66.67%
Burglary21.900.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.69500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9066.67%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 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 offences74.74-22.22%
Public order32.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences96.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.7416.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-80.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90150.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8425.00%
Burglary41.58100.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.740.00%
Public order72.840.00%
Other theft52.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202418
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 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 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 4RX 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. Selba Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birdham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Bevendean Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Selsfield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Widdicombe Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wheatfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eastergate Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Broadfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1