RIDGWAY CLOSE, BN2 6LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 6LQ

RIDGWAY CLOSE, BN2 6LQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population. This BN2 6LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN2 postcode area, which has experienced 1128 crimes and a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN2 6LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 6LQ, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 6LQ area, explore the BN2 6LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 6LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Crescent Close with total crimes: 2

RIDGWAY CLOSE, BN2 6LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.80400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-72.73%
Burglary21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5283.33%
Other theft33.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences65.83500.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.740.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-60.00%
Shoplifting11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1425.00%
Shoplifting23.43100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7760.00%
Burglary12.740.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 202411
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 6LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crescent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sea View Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. The Ridgway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Villiers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deans Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tree Tops Close
    Total1
    Public order1