DOWNS VALLEY ROAD, BN2 6RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 6RF

DOWNS VALLEY ROAD, BN2 6RF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population. This BN2 6RF 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 6RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 6RF, encompassing approximately 3141 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 6RF area, explore the BN2 6RF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 6RF area, visit the BN2 6RF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 6RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fir Close with total crimes: 2
  • Truleigh Close with total crimes: 2
  • Burnham Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNS VALLEY ROAD, BN2 6RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.86-57.14%
Other theft20.950.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-16.67%
Public order31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77-25.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6814.29%
Public order42.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.46-14.29%
Public order21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In January 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 offences44.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.77125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fir Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Truleigh Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Burnham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Millyard Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Villiers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Netherfield Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chalkland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1