FINDON ROAD, BN2 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5LP

FINDON ROAD, BN2 5LP, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.11 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5LP, encompassing approximately 4111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

BN2 5LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Hill with total crimes: 8
  • The Meadway with total crimes: 4
  • Hamsey Close with total crimes: 4

FINDON ROAD, BN2 5LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.1156.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.43-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.9525.00%
Public order41.22-20.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.49-60.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.816.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.8962.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.160.00%
Public order52.9266.67%
Burglary51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.92166.67%
Burglary31.9550.00%
Other theft30.73-66.67%
Other crime30.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.62-25.93%
Other theft94.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.19-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.5935.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.5775.00%
Other theft53.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-20.00%
Burglary20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 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 offences2011.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9566.67%
Burglary41.22100.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8957.89%
Anti-social behaviour107.30233.33%
Public order42.4333.33%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.03-29.63%
Public order34.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-57.14%
Drugs20.73-66.67%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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 offences2718.49107.69%
Anti-social behaviour76.5716.67%
Burglary71.7040.00%
Robbery61.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46500.00%
Public order61.4650.00%
Drugs61.46100.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Possession of weapons30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 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 offences139.97-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1650.00%
Burglary51.46150.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other theft20.73-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.140.00%
Other theft74.860.00%
Public order51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202415
June 202420
May 202427
April 202420
March 202430
February 202419
January 202427
December 202313
November 202320

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 5LP 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. 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. Penhurst Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warbleton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Findon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Reading Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Henfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Manor Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maresfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1