ALFRISTON CLOSE, BN2 5QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5QN

ALFRISTON CLOSE, BN2 5QN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.73 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5QN 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 5QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5QN, encompassing approximately 3764 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

BN2 5QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Whitehawk Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Meadway with total crimes: 4

ALFRISTON CLOSE, BN2 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.7327.27%
Anti-social behaviour117.4422.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.92-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.120.00%
Public order31.33-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.0037.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.8457.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-10.00%
Public order62.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.5966.67%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.250.00%
Public order72.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8640.00%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Other theft20.80-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.87-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.25-23.08%
Other theft82.66700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1225.00%
Drugs51.330.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Possession of weapons21.06-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.87-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour136.6430.00%
Public order43.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.0625.93%
Anti-social behaviour109.03-16.67%
Public order62.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5925.00%
Burglary31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Other crime20.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.088.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.17200.00%
Public order53.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.69-19.35%
Public order46.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-50.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 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 offences3120.19106.67%
Anti-social behaviour88.23100.00%
Public order82.12100.00%
Robbery62.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59500.00%
Other theft51.59150.00%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences159.8315.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.98-20.00%
Public order41.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Possession of weapons30.80-25.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53-66.67%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.69-51.85%
Other theft63.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.330.00%
Public order51.33-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.33300.00%
Drugs21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2718.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.170.00%
Public order73.720.00%
Vehicle crime61.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.590.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 202416
June 202416
May 202425
April 202434
March 202427
February 202425
January 202431
December 202315
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 5QN 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. Whitehawk Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Meadway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sompting Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Danehill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Penhurst Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warbleton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Upper Chalvington Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Burlow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Swanborough Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Coolham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1