SUSSEX SQUARE, BN2 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5AB

SUSSEX SQUARE, BN2 5AB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5AB, encompassing approximately 5941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 5AB area, explore the BN2 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)

BN2 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Eaton Place with total crimes: 5
  • Cliff Road with total crimes: 4

SUSSEX SQUARE, BN2 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.27-4.55%
Shoplifting103.53-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour61.68-64.71%
Public order61.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.0166.67%
Vehicle crime40.84-20.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7024.2420.69%
Violence and sexual offences2211.7829.41%
Anti-social behaviour173.7088.89%
Public order92.86-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.51-16.67%
Burglary40.84-33.33%
Other theft40.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.17-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5820.70123.08%
Violence and sexual offences179.7688.89%
Public order102.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6812.50%
Other crime61.51200.00%
Burglary61.01500.00%
Vehicle crime61.01-33.33%
Other theft41.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.78116.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime91.51350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5160.00%
Other theft61.35-25.00%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.79107.69%
Shoplifting124.541100.00%
Other theft82.02166.67%
Public order51.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Drugs30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-60.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.91-50.00%
Public order62.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.01150.00%
Vehicle crime50.84-16.67%
Drugs40.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Other crime20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.5918.18%
Vehicle crime64.38500.00%
Public order41.01-55.56%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.50-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.6215.79%
Anti-social behaviour103.7025.00%
Shoplifting101.68150.00%
Public order91.68800.00%
Other theft61.51100.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.09-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour83.2014.29%
Vehicle crime61.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0133.33%
Burglary40.67-33.33%
Shoplifting40.67100.00%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.17-90.91%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.6035.29%
Public order113.87120.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8575.00%
Other theft61.18200.00%
Burglary61.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.91-5.56%
Vehicle crime62.86-33.33%
Public order51.01150.00%
Drugs40.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-50.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.34-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%
Shoplifting10.34-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.950.00%
Shoplifting113.030.00%
Vehicle crime91.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.510.00%
Other theft71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Possession of weapons40.840.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202417
June 20249
May 202427
April 202413
March 202426
February 202422
January 202419
December 202323
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20241
December 202311
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202470
July 202458
June 202426
May 202412
April 20241
March 20243
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cliff Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Percival Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Boundary Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Chadborn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Chichester Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bristol Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eastern Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Reading Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Henfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Manor Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Donald Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mary'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chesham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Chichester Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Rock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bristol Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Flimwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Prince'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Boyles Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Robin Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bowring Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1