BN2 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 8BT

BN2 8BT, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This BN2 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 8BT, encompassing approximately 2308 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 8BT area, explore the BN2 8BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN2 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Withyham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Suez Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cowden Road with total crimes: 1

BN2 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.76-20.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 offences54.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.0325.00%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-40.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 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 behaviour54.33400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.90400.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In January 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 offences44.33-20.00%
Public order21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.03-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson12.17-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90100.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 8BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Withyham Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Suez Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cowden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1