BN2 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5QU

BN2 5QU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5QU, encompassing approximately 2911 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN2 5QU 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 5QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.085.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.5320.00%
Public order62.0650.00%
Burglary42.060.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.02157.14%
Anti-social behaviour56.1866.67%
Public order41.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.56-41.67%
Public order52.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-28.57%
Drugs51.720.00%
Public order41.72-42.86%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.11-9.09%
Public order76.8740.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Possession of weapons41.370.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

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 offences2215.1129.41%
Anti-social behaviour77.56-53.33%
Public order52.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.74-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour155.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.1550.00%
Public order31.03200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.0515.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-50.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.0553.85%
Anti-social behaviour76.87600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40100.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.24225.00%
Possession of weapons24.47-60.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons59.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-44.44%
Public order51.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-75.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0966.67%
Drugs31.720.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1213.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.120.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20247
June 202412
May 202420
April 202422
March 202417
February 202423
January 202420
December 202313
November 20234
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5QU 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. Exceat Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Cuthmans Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wiston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Haybourne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Limney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aldrich Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Plaistow Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Colgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Uckfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wiston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Swanborough Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coolham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1