MERSTON CLOSE, BN2 6WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 6WJ

MERSTON CLOSE, BN2 6WJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This BN2 6WJ 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 6WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 6WJ, encompassing approximately 1475 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN2 6WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanstead Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Abinger Road with total crimes: 2
  • Selhurst Road with total crimes: 1

MERSTON CLOSE, BN2 6WJ 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 offences34.75-25.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-66.67%
Public order10.680.00%

In August 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 offences410.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.03-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In April 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 offences33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.10100.00%
Vehicle crime14.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.390.00%
Public order12.710.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanstead Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Abinger Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Selhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ravenswood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1