ALBOURNE CLOSE, BN2 5FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5FX

ALBOURNE CLOSE, BN2 5FX, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.85 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5FX 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 5FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5FX, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 5FX area, explore the BN2 5FX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 5FX area, visit the BN2 5FX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BN2 5FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albourne Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sompting Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lodsworth Close with total crimes: 4

ALBOURNE CLOSE, BN2 5FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.859.09%
Public order65.08500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-25.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7357.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.19-36.36%
Public order52.9666.67%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.69-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.65150.00%
Drugs42.120.00%
Public order31.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.12-16.67%
Public order56.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.395.88%
Anti-social behaviour77.62-36.36%
Public order42.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.96-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour117.1957.14%
Public order34.650.00%
Other theft21.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.6240.00%
Other theft22.960.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2787.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.350.00%
Public order32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.77166.67%
Other theft23.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20247
June 202411
May 202415
April 202418
March 202417
February 202418
January 202415
December 20238
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albourne Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sompting Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lodsworth Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Swanborough Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haybourne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swanborough Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coolham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1