BN2 5HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5HB

BN2 5HB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5HB 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 5HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5HB, encompassing approximately 3539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

BN2 5HB 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
  • Sompting Close with total crimes: 4

BN2 5HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.28-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.0912.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.5416.67%
Public order31.98-25.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.4153.85%
Anti-social behaviour85.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2650.00%
Vehicle crime41.70100.00%
Public order41.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.13100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.45-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour83.67-11.11%
Public order52.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.56-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.520.00%
Other theft62.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.85-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In May 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 offences1712.15-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour94.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.5425.00%
Public order41.41-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.1333.33%
Burglary11.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.3920.83%
Anti-social behaviour88.19-20.00%
Public order52.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4341.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.78233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Public order41.1333.33%
Other theft21.13100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.04-26.09%
Drugs34.800.00%
Public order30.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.54130.00%
Public order66.50200.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.350.00%
Vehicle crime32.8350.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-66.67%
Public order41.13-33.33%
Other theft31.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.8281.82%
Anti-social behaviour125.659.09%
Public order63.390.00%
Vehicle crime51.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41100.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.110.00%
Public order63.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202413
June 202416
May 202417
April 202429
March 202424
February 202417
January 202423
December 202310
November 202310
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 5HB 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. Sompting Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Penhurst Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Haybourne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Selmeston Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Camber Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Swanborough Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coolham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1