BUSH CLOSE, BN2 6SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 6SS

BUSH CLOSE, BN2 6SS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This BN2 6SS 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 6SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 6SS, encompassing approximately 2931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN2 6SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newells Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BUSH CLOSE, BN2 6SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 order34.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences64.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-75.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
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 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.82100.00%
Other theft34.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78100.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.41-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.3650.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.12133.33%
Other theft52.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences42.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78133.33%
Other theft32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.71-40.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences54.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newells Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marden Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Warren Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Spears Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Helena Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Villiers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sandhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Balsdean Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1