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

Overview of Crime in BN2 6RP

DOWNS VALLEY ROAD, BN2 6RP, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.09 per 1,000 population. This BN2 6RP 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 6RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 6RP, encompassing approximately 2913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN2 6RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newells Close with total crimes: 3
  • Marden Close with total crimes: 1
  • Villiers Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNS VALLEY ROAD, BN2 6RP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences64.1220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.81-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.720.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2171.43%
Other theft24.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 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 offences75.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-20.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.720.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.46-50.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1533.33%
Other theft32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.090.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newells Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Villiers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Balsdean Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Laughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Netherfield Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chalkland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1