WHITEHAWK ROAD, BN2 5NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5NG

WHITEHAWK ROAD, BN2 5NG, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5NG 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 5NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5NG, encompassing approximately 4570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN2 5NG 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

WHITEHAWK ROAD, BN2 5NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.4785.71%
Anti-social behaviour95.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Public order41.09-20.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.56-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.6350.00%
Public order52.6366.67%
Burglary51.0925.00%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.19300.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Other crime40.88100.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Other theft20.66-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.44-75.00%

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 offences2012.47-23.08%
Other theft94.3880.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.97-27.27%
Possession of weapons41.75300.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2523.81%
Anti-social behaviour115.6910.00%
Other theft52.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-33.33%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.94-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour104.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19200.00%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.1672.22%
Anti-social behaviour86.78166.67%
Public order41.7533.33%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.78-30.77%
Public order33.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-62.50%
Drugs20.66-77.78%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.06100.00%
Drugs95.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9733.33%
Burglary81.7560.00%
Public order61.7550.00%
Robbery51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09400.00%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-40.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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 offences139.19-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8450.00%
Burglary51.3166.67%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.60-20.00%
Other theft64.3820.00%
Vehicle crime51.31-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-60.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.470.00%
Vehicle crime83.060.00%
Other theft51.750.00%
Possession of weapons51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 202415
June 202420
May 202426
April 202421
March 202431
February 202418
January 202426
December 202313
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 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 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20245
November 20231

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5NG 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. Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Lower Chalvington Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Findon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ticehurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Reading Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Henfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Manor Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Selmeston Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Camber Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. School Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whitehawk Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Flimwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Maresfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1