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

Overview of Crime in BN2 5ZE

THE BOARDWALK, BN2 5ZE, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.02 per 1,000 population. This BN2 5ZE 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 5ZE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 5ZE, encompassing approximately 1298 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 5ZE 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 5ZE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.0237.50%
Public order48.4733.33%
Other theft43.080.00%
Bicycle theft23.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-88.24%
Shoplifting21.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1740.04750.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.09-11.11%
Bicycle theft66.16200.00%
Shoplifting44.62300.00%
Other theft43.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Public order32.31200.00%
Possession of weapons22.31100.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.8728.57%
Other theft66.930.00%
Vehicle crime44.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-77.78%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%

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 behaviour922.3328.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.930.00%
Public order45.39100.00%
Shoplifting33.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.310.00%
Drugs11.54-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.77-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour730.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.39-22.22%
Possession of weapons55.390.00%
Other theft53.85-16.67%
Shoplifting43.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.08-25.00%
Public order22.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-66.67%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.1112.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.9340.00%
Other theft65.3950.00%
Vehicle crime64.62200.00%
Public order44.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.08300.00%
Shoplifting33.08200.00%
Other crime12.310.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%

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 offences823.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.1666.67%
Other theft43.85100.00%
Public order33.080.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Shoplifting11.54-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.940.00%
Public order35.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-40.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-50.00%
Other theft21.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.64-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.3966.67%
Vehicle crime43.85100.00%
Other theft43.08100.00%
Public order33.08-57.14%
Other crime22.310.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Theft from the person21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.7950.00%
Public order76.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3950.00%
Other theft22.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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 offences620.79-53.85%
Other theft44.620.00%
Public order43.0833.33%
Shoplifting43.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.010.00%
Other theft43.080.00%
Bicycle theft33.080.00%
Public order32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202417
July 20242
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 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 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

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 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5ZE 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. Cliff Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trafalgar Gate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Strand
    Total1
    Other theft1