WESTFIELD AVENUE, BN2 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 8HU

WESTFIELD AVENUE, BN2 8HU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This BN2 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 8HU, encompassing approximately 1368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN2 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Looes Barn Close with total crimes: 1
  • Heathfield Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Coombe Rise with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD AVENUE, BN2 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 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 offences34.39-25.00%
Other theft22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-66.67%

In July 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 offences46.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%

In May 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 offences32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%

In April 2024, 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 order12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences35.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.190.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.650.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Looes Barn Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coombe Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Westfield Avenue North
    Total1
    Other crime1