MARTYNS CLOSE, BN2 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 7BU

MARTYNS CLOSE, BN2 7BU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This BN2 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 7BU, encompassing approximately 993 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 7BU area, explore the BN2 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wanderdown Drive with total crimes: 3
  • The Vale with total crimes: 2
  • Beacon Hill with total crimes: 1

MARTYNS CLOSE, BN2 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.010.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.06-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences25.03-50.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.1060.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.05-20.00%
Other theft24.020.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In June 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 offences514.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.03400.00%
Public order35.03200.00%
Burglary13.020.00%

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 offences511.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.02-80.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.04150.00%
Public order15.030.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%

In March 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 offences37.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-60.00%
Other theft22.01-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.09400.00%
Other theft45.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.0233.33%
Public order14.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences25.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.04100.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.040.00%
Other crime14.020.00%
Public order11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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