LONGRIDGE AVENUE, BN2 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 8BU

LONGRIDGE AVENUE, BN2 8BU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population. This BN2 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 8BU, encompassing approximately 2669 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 8BU area, explore the BN2 8BU 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 8BU 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
  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 1

LONGRIDGE AVENUE, BN2 8BU 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 offences54.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-20.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In July 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 offences53.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-83.33%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.75500.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 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 behaviour21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%

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 offences43.75-20.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 offences52.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.62233.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.75100.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

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 offences32.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.500.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 8BU 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. Oaklands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cowden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1