CHICHESTER DRIVE WEST, BN2 8SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 8SF

CHICHESTER DRIVE WEST, BN2 8SF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This BN2 8SF 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 8SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 8SF, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 8SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Withyham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Lustrells Vale with total crimes: 1
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1

CHICHESTER DRIVE WEST, BN2 8SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4050.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In August 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 offences43.40-33.33%
Public order21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-44.44%
Burglary11.700.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.8380.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0666.67%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-50.00%
Public order21.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In April 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 offences53.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.08150.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 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 offences21.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0825.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 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 8SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Withyham Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lustrells Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tremola Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1