OVINGDEAN CLOSE, BN2 7AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 7AD

OVINGDEAN CLOSE, BN2 7AD, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.39 per 1,000 population. This BN2 7AD 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 7AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 7AD, encompassing approximately 448 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 7AD area, explore the BN2 7AD 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

BN2 7AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Vale with total crimes: 2
  • Abinger Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ovingdean Road with total crimes: 1

OVINGDEAN CLOSE, BN2 7AD 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 offences313.39200.00%
Other theft26.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.46-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour626.78-25.00%
Drugs213.390.00%
Other theft14.460.00%
Public order12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour824.55700.00%
Other theft117.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour111.160.00%
Public order12.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.23-66.67%
Other theft12.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.930.00%
Possession of weapons16.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%
Burglary12.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 7AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Vale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Abinger Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Ovingdean Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Selhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1