BN2 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5LH

BN2 5LH, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5LH, encompassing approximately 2240 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN2 5LH 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

BN2 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.9613.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.5950.00%
Public order62.68100.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.50114.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.69300.00%
Public order31.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.03-36.36%
Public order43.1233.33%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.84-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Drugs41.790.00%
Public order31.79-50.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.96-13.64%
Public order68.4820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3029.41%
Anti-social behaviour79.82-41.67%
Public order53.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.2350.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.07-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour127.59100.00%
Public order35.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.03-14.29%
Other theft22.680.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1863.64%
Anti-social behaviour78.03600.00%
Public order33.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.37266.67%
Possession of weapons24.91-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20247
June 202411
May 202419
April 202422
March 202417
February 202418
January 202418
December 202311
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 5LH 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. Swanborough Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haybourne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swanborough Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coolham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1