JOHN STREET, BN2 9JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9JS

JOHN STREET, BN2 9JS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9JS 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 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9JS, encompassing approximately 9957 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 9JS area, explore the BN2 9JS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN2 9JS area, visit the BN2 9JS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

BN2 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Circus Street with total crimes: 7

JOHN STREET, BN2 9JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.27-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour335.82-13.16%
Shoplifting123.31-14.29%
Public order111.21-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson91.10-35.71%
Bicycle theft80.90100.00%
Theft from the person70.80250.00%
Drugs60.70-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Possession of weapons40.5033.33%
Burglary30.40-70.00%
Robbery30.30-25.00%
Other theft20.30-83.33%
Other crime10.20-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7221.6910.77%
Anti-social behaviour387.232.70%
Public order233.82-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson142.3127.27%
Shoplifting141.4175.00%
Other theft121.41-25.00%
Drugs111.21-54.17%
Burglary101.1011.11%
Vehicle crime51.0025.00%
Bicycle theft40.50300.00%
Other crime40.40100.00%
Robbery40.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.40-57.14%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6521.5912.07%
Anti-social behaviour376.530.00%
Public order243.7271.43%
Drugs242.41118.18%
Other theft162.41-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson111.61-8.33%
Burglary91.1050.00%
Shoplifting80.9014.29%
Possession of weapons70.8040.00%
Robbery40.70100.00%
Vehicle crime40.40-33.33%
Theft from the person30.4050.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.6813.73%
Anti-social behaviour375.825.71%
Other theft183.720.00%
Public order141.81-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.41-14.29%
Drugs111.2122.22%
Bicycle theft71.10-12.50%
Shoplifting70.70-22.22%
Burglary60.7050.00%
Vehicle crime60.60200.00%
Possession of weapons50.60-16.67%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5118.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.1245.83%
Public order243.5141.18%
Other theft182.4112.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.8140.00%
Drugs91.41-18.18%
Shoplifting90.90-60.87%
Bicycle theft80.90700.00%
Possession of weapons60.80100.00%
Burglary40.6033.33%
Other crime30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person30.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.87-17.74%
Anti-social behaviour245.12-27.27%
Shoplifting232.41-11.54%
Public order172.3113.33%
Other theft161.716.67%
Drugs111.6122.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.10-23.08%
Other crime51.00400.00%
Burglary30.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6219.1812.73%
Anti-social behaviour336.2322.22%
Shoplifting263.31188.89%
Public order152.61-54.55%
Other theft151.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.5118.18%
Drugs91.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-28.57%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-25.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime10.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.28-5.17%
Public order335.5265.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.3150.00%
Drugs152.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.51-31.25%
Other theft101.10-9.09%
Shoplifting91.0050.00%
Vehicle crime70.900.00%
Other crime50.70400.00%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Robbery20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Burglary20.20-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5816.27-6.45%
Public order205.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.01-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.8177.78%
Drugs121.61-29.41%
Other theft111.21-26.67%
Vehicle crime71.1075.00%
Shoplifting60.70-25.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Robbery30.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.20-60.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6217.1712.73%
Anti-social behaviour206.23-33.33%
Drugs172.01112.50%
Other theft151.7150.00%
Public order151.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.51-40.00%
Shoplifting80.90-46.67%
Burglary50.8066.67%
Robbery50.50150.00%
Possession of weapons50.5066.67%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.38-14.06%
Anti-social behaviour305.5220.00%
Public order203.01-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson152.01-16.67%
Shoplifting151.51114.29%
Bicycle theft121.51200.00%
Other theft101.21-54.55%
Drugs81.00-20.00%
Other crime40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.40-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.40-25.00%
Burglary30.30-25.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.20-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6419.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.430.00%
Public order232.510.00%
Other theft222.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.210.00%
Drugs101.810.00%
Vehicle crime91.000.00%
Shoplifting70.900.00%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Other crime40.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Burglary40.400.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Robbery20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 202424
June 202414
May 202424
April 202417
March 202415
February 202433
January 202420
December 202315
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 202411
January 202416
December 20239
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
July 202437
June 202437
May 202435
April 202424
March 202433
February 202427
January 202418
December 202320
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202472
July 202465
June 202458
May 202451
April 202451
March 202462
February 202455
January 202458
December 202362
November 202355
October 202364

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 143 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202424
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 202415
January 202412
December 202317
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202418
April 202416
March 202415
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 202423
March 202426
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 9JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Queen'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Waterloo Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Thames Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Richmond Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Redcross Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lewes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Grove Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Grand Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Grand Parade Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. York Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Malthouse Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Hanover Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Morley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. North Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Marlborough Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Gloucester Passage
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St George'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Cheltenham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1