BN2 5FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5FL

BN2 5FL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5FL 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 5FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5FL, encompassing approximately 4394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN2 5FL 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 5FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.3436.36%
Anti-social behaviour116.8337.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-20.00%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.7022.22%
Criminal damage and arson145.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.82150.00%
Burglary51.1466.67%
Public order51.14-28.57%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.60-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.10-9.09%
Public order72.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5916.67%
Burglary31.5950.00%
Other theft20.68-75.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.88-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour115.01-26.67%
Other theft82.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8250.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.256.67%
Anti-social behaviour157.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.41-42.86%
Public order40.9133.33%
Possession of weapons30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.25-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour126.83-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.7375.00%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Possession of weapons40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Public order30.68-40.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.28333.33%
Public order52.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.42-35.48%
Public order44.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-50.00%
Drugs20.68-75.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-83.33%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.8993.75%
Anti-social behaviour97.0550.00%
Drugs82.05166.67%
Public order71.82250.00%
Robbery61.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.37500.00%
Burglary61.3750.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

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 offences169.78-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour63.6420.00%
Burglary41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Possession of weapons30.68-25.00%
Public order20.68-71.43%
Other theft20.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 offences1912.97-32.14%
Other theft84.3233.33%
Public order71.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-72.22%
Possession of weapons41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-62.50%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.370.00%
Vehicle crime84.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Public order61.370.00%
Other theft61.370.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 202418
June 202422
May 202432
April 202430
March 202432
February 202420
January 202431
December 202316
November 202319
October 202328

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
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 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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 5FL 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. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Findon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Selmeston Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Camber Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whitehawk Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maresfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1