EASTERN ROAD, BN2 5JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5JJ

EASTERN ROAD, BN2 5JJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.65 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5JJ 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 5JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5JJ, encompassing approximately 5932 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-40.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN2 5JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 5

EASTERN ROAD, BN2 5JJ 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.65-40.82%
Shoplifting104.89-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson91.69200.00%
Other theft71.520.00%
Public order71.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.18-62.50%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.17-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7030.8520.69%
Violence and sexual offences4911.8044.12%
Anti-social behaviour168.2677.78%
Public order142.700.00%
Other theft72.3640.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Burglary51.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-25.00%
Other crime10.51-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5825.11123.08%
Violence and sexual offences349.7847.83%
Public order145.73180.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3612.50%
Burglary61.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01500.00%
Vehicle crime61.01-14.29%
Other crime51.01400.00%
Other theft50.84-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.84-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2615.34116.67%
Violence and sexual offences234.38-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour83.8860.00%
Other theft71.35-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.18133.33%
Bicycle theft51.180.00%
Public order50.84-54.55%
Burglary40.84100.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.189.68%
Shoplifting125.73500.00%
Public order112.0210.00%
Other theft81.850.00%
Bicycle theft51.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.84-16.67%
Drugs40.840.00%
Other crime30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.16-11.43%
Public order105.23233.33%
Other theft81.6960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.01100.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Bicycle theft40.84100.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Drugs40.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.34-60.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.8020.69%
Other theft55.90-28.57%
Other crime50.8425.00%
Vehicle crime50.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-70.00%
Public order30.51-75.00%
Shoplifting30.51-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.17-14.71%
Public order124.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.02-9.09%
Shoplifting101.69150.00%
Other theft71.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1820.00%
Other crime41.01300.00%
Bicycle theft40.67100.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-88.89%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.65-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour115.7322.22%
Vehicle crime91.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-28.57%
Other theft50.84-50.00%
Burglary40.84-33.33%
Shoplifting40.67100.00%
Public order30.67-81.25%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Drugs20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.6825.00%
Public order165.9060.00%
Other theft102.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.69125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.52133.33%
Burglary61.18200.00%
Drugs41.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.67-71.43%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.47-22.22%
Public order104.7242.86%
Vehicle crime71.69-22.22%
Drugs71.1875.00%
Other theft51.18-37.50%
Other crime40.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.17-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.340.00%
Shoplifting116.070.00%
Vehicle crime91.850.00%
Other theft81.520.00%
Public order71.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.180.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202449
July 202434
June 202423
May 202434
April 202431
March 202435
February 202429
January 202434
December 202335
November 202328
October 202336

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202414
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20243
February 202412
January 20243
December 202316
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 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 20242
March 20243
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beresford Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eaton Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Percival Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Boundary Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Chadborn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Turton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chichester Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bristol Place
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eastern Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Donald Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mary'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chesham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Belgrave Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Eastern Terrace Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chichester Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bristol Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Prince'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Boyles Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Robin Dene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bowring Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1