BN2 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5DT

BN2 5DT, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.44 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5DT, encompassing approximately 4571 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

BN2 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Whitehawk Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Meadway with total crimes: 4

BN2 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.4447.62%
Anti-social behaviour126.7871.43%
Criminal damage and arson82.63-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Public order20.66-66.67%
Other crime20.440.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4423.53%
Criminal damage and arson134.5985.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.84-41.67%
Public order61.5350.00%
Burglary51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.94-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.6375.00%
Public order41.53100.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Other theft20.66-77.78%
Other crime20.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.25-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour94.16-35.71%
Other theft91.97350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.4423.08%
Anti-social behaviour147.007.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.06-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.09-25.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.00-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour135.698.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.8475.00%
Burglary41.53100.00%
Possession of weapons40.880.00%
Public order30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.9168.42%
Anti-social behaviour127.00300.00%
Public order62.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.66-36.67%
Public order44.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-66.67%
Drugs20.66-75.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-85.71%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.5987.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.5650.00%
Drugs81.97166.67%
Public order71.75133.33%
Burglary71.5375.00%
Robbery61.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31500.00%
Other theft51.31150.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.63-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour63.5020.00%
Burglary41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Public order30.66-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.66-25.00%
Other theft20.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.91-34.48%
Other theft84.1633.33%
Public order71.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-68.75%
Possession of weapons41.09300.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-50.00%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.340.00%
Vehicle crime83.500.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 202417
June 202419
May 202432
April 202426
March 202432
February 202419
January 202430
December 202316
November 202319
October 202329

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202412
June 20249
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Manor Hill
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitehawk Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Meadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hamsey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Danehill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Penhurst Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warbleton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Findon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Selmeston Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Camber Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitehawk Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Flimwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Maresfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1