GRINSTEAD MOUNT, BN2 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5LQ

GRINSTEAD MOUNT, BN2 5LQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5LQ, encompassing approximately 3763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BN2 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Meadway with total crimes: 4
  • Hamsey Close with total crimes: 4
  • Danehill Road with total crimes: 3

GRINSTEAD MOUNT, BN2 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2011.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.31-27.27%
Public order42.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-66.67%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1214.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1922.22%
Public order52.9266.67%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.1928.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.39500.00%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Other theft31.06-62.50%
Other crime30.800.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.96-36.36%
Other theft83.7260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.13-30.00%
Public order41.860.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2237.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.8525.00%
Other theft52.66150.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.250.00%
Possession of weapons32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.6941.18%
Anti-social behaviour86.38166.67%
Public order42.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.44-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour34.52-57.14%
Drugs20.80-66.67%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.5840.00%
Burglary61.8620.00%
Drugs61.59200.00%
Robbery51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Possession of weapons31.06200.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24-52.63%
Burglary52.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3325.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Drugs20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.69-13.64%
Other theft65.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-71.43%
Public order41.060.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.850.00%
Possession of weapons53.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202422
April 202416
March 202424
February 202417
January 202421
December 20239
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Meadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hamsey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Danehill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Penhurst Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Warbleton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Findon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Reading Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Henfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Manor Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Selmeston Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Camber Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whitehawk Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Flimwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1