THE BOARDWALK, BN2 5ZD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 5ZD

THE BOARDWALK, BN2 5ZD, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.38 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5ZD 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 5ZD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5ZD, encompassing approximately 983 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 5ZD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Palm Drive with total crimes: 5

THE BOARDWALK, BN2 5ZD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.3812.50%
Other theft49.160.00%
Public order34.070.00%
Bicycle theft23.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03-85.71%
Shoplifting22.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1446.80600.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.240.00%
Bicycle theft48.14100.00%
Shoplifting44.07300.00%
Other theft44.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Public order33.05200.00%
Possession of weapons23.05100.00%
Vehicle crime22.03-50.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.5214.29%
Other theft68.140.00%
Vehicle crime46.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-77.78%
Bicycle theft22.030.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Public order11.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-66.67%
Burglary11.020.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour927.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.160.00%
Public order47.12100.00%
Shoplifting34.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.02-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.60-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour67.12-14.29%
Other theft56.100.00%
Shoplifting45.0933.33%
Possession of weapons34.070.00%
Public order23.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-50.00%
Drugs22.03100.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.1440.00%
Other theft57.1225.00%
Public order45.0933.33%
Vehicle crime44.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07300.00%
Shoplifting34.070.00%
Theft from the person13.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.47166.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.14150.00%
Other theft45.09100.00%
Public order34.070.00%
Drugs13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order315.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.05-40.00%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.03-50.00%
Other theft22.03-50.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.47-37.50%
Vehicle crime45.09100.00%
Other theft44.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0750.00%
Public order33.05-50.00%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Theft from the person22.030.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.3833.33%
Public order68.1450.00%
Other theft26.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.45-40.00%
Other theft46.100.00%
Public order44.0733.33%
Shoplifting44.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Bicycle theft12.03-50.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.170.00%
Other theft44.070.00%
Public order34.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Bicycle theft22.030.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Palm Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Trafalgar Gate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Strand
    Total1
    Other theft1