COOLHAM DRIVE, BN2 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5HU

COOLHAM DRIVE, BN2 5HU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5HU, encompassing approximately 3405 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN2 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albourne Close with total crimes: 7
  • Whitehawk Way with total crimes: 5
  • Sompting Close with total crimes: 4

COOLHAM DRIVE, BN2 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.80-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour96.4680.00%
Public order62.6450.00%
Burglary41.76300.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.51155.56%
Criminal damage and arson56.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.470.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.93-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-50.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.21-22.73%
Drugs64.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-44.44%
Public order41.47-33.33%
Other theft31.170.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.68-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour96.460.00%
Public order62.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7625.00%
Possession of weapons41.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.22-43.75%
Public order52.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.2712.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.7050.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.63-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour67.34-14.29%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.6892.86%
Anti-social behaviour77.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0666.67%
Public order41.47300.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.110.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.59-60.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.69-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-40.00%
Possession of weapons51.76400.00%
Public order51.4725.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2214.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.940.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 202416
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 20249
June 202417
May 202422
April 202428
March 202428
February 202425
January 202427
December 202314
November 20236
October 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Albourne Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Lodsworth Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Penhurst Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Swanborough Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Haybourne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Swanborough Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Coolham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1