ANSTY CLOSE, BN2 5GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5GL

ANSTY CLOSE, BN2 5GL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5GL 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 5GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5GL, encompassing approximately 5763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BN2 5GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • The Meadway with total crimes: 4
  • Hamsey Close with total crimes: 4

ANSTY CLOSE, BN2 5GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.76116.67%
Shoplifting104.51-85.71%
Public order61.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-69.23%
Other theft30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7022.5620.69%
Anti-social behaviour1312.1562.50%
Violence and sexual offences122.26-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson102.08100.00%
Burglary51.74-28.57%
Public order50.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.8733.33%
Other theft30.690.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime20.35-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5820.82123.08%
Violence and sexual offences2310.0676.92%
Anti-social behaviour83.9933.33%
Burglary71.39133.33%
Public order71.21133.33%
Other crime51.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87150.00%
Other theft30.87-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.52-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.01116.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.51-55.17%
Other theft112.2683.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.04400.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.3270.59%
Shoplifting125.031100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.0822.22%
Other theft61.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.98-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour92.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56150.00%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.16100.00%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In February 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 offences218.68-19.23%
Shoplifting103.64150.00%
Public order51.7425.00%
Drugs30.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-62.50%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.4973.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.510.00%
Burglary71.3916.67%
Robbery61.210.00%
Drugs61.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04400.00%
Shoplifting40.87100.00%
Public order40.69-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.69200.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.20-34.78%
Public order92.6080.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.56100.00%
Burglary61.39200.00%
Drugs41.0433.33%
Other theft30.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.029.52%
Other theft63.9920.00%
Public order51.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-73.33%
Vehicle crime40.69-42.86%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.35-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.640.00%
Shoplifting102.600.00%
Vehicle crime71.740.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Possession of weapons40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 202423
June 202413
May 202429
April 202417
March 202424
February 202421
January 202426
December 202315
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 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
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202411
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 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
May 20241
January 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Meadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hamsey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Danehill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Warbleton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bristol Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Findon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bristol Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Flimwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Prince'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Boyles Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Robin Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maresfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1