OVINGDEAN ROAD, BN2 7BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 7BB

OVINGDEAN ROAD, BN2 7BB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.96 per 1,000 population. This BN2 7BB 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 7BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 7BB, encompassing approximately 534 residents.

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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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN2 7BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wanderdown Drive with total crimes: 3
  • The Ridings with total crimes: 2
  • The Vale with total crimes: 2

OVINGDEAN ROAD, BN2 7BB 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.96200.00%
Public order25.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.740.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.48-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour826.18700.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.96-25.00%
Other crime15.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.09-20.00%
Public order27.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.350.00%
Burglary15.610.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.74-33.33%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.9650.00%
Other theft25.610.00%
Public order13.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.87-75.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.480.00%
Possession of weapons13.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.960.00%
Public order27.48100.00%
Other crime13.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.87-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.610.00%
Public order13.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

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July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wanderdown Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Ridings
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Vale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ovingdean Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1