BN2 5GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5GE

BN2 5GE, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5GE 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 5GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5GE, encompassing approximately 5074 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-85.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

BN2 5GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Manor Hill with total crimes: 8
  • The Meadway with total crimes: 4

BN2 5GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.9952.63%
Shoplifting95.71-85.25%
Anti-social behaviour91.77-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.5820.00%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6126.0145.24%
Violence and sexual offences1912.02-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour143.7427.27%
Criminal damage and arson122.7650.00%
Vehicle crime52.36150.00%
Public order50.99-28.57%
Burglary50.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Other theft30.5950.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4220.69162.50%
Violence and sexual offences238.2815.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.5337.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.17300.00%
Public order71.5875.00%
Burglary51.38150.00%
Other crime40.99100.00%
Other theft20.79-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.37-28.57%
Shoplifting163.94166.67%
Other theft123.15140.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.36-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.58150.00%
Possession of weapons40.99300.00%
Public order40.79300.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.0127.27%
Anti-social behaviour115.5210.00%
Shoplifting62.17500.00%
Other theft51.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-33.33%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 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 offences2211.04-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.97200.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Possession of weapons40.790.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.31166.67%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.25-17.24%
Shoplifting94.73200.00%
Public order51.77-16.67%
Drugs40.99-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.7593.33%
Drugs95.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7733.33%
Burglary81.5833.33%
Robbery61.580.00%
Public order61.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18400.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.66-31.82%
Burglary62.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1850.00%
Public order61.1850.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Other theft30.59-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.230.00%
Other theft74.340.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.790.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202461
July 202442
June 202416
May 20246
April 20241
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 202423
June 202420
May 202428
April 202422
March 202432
February 202424
January 202429
December 202315
November 202322

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Manor Hill
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Reading Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Henfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Manor Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Selmeston Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Camber Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Whitehawk Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Maresfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1