GROVE HILL, BN2 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9NJ

GROVE HILL, BN2 9NJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.09 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9NJ 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 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9NJ, encompassing approximately 9131 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN2 9NJ area, explore the BN2 9NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-15.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (93.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

BN2 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 69
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Circus Street with total crimes: 7

GROVE HILL, BN2 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6724.09-15.19%
Shoplifting567.3493.10%
Anti-social behaviour336.13-8.33%
Public order113.61-54.17%
Bicycle theft91.20125.00%
Theft from the person70.99250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.77-50.00%
Robbery60.7720.00%
Burglary50.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime50.5566.67%
Drugs50.55-50.00%
Other theft40.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons40.440.00%
Other crime10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7926.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour368.65-20.00%
Shoplifting293.9470.59%
Public order243.180.00%
Other theft162.63-20.00%
Burglary151.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.647.69%
Drugs101.53-50.00%
Robbery51.1025.00%
Bicycle theft40.55300.00%
Other crime40.44100.00%
Possession of weapons40.44-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.44-57.14%
Theft from the person20.33-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7928.0333.90%
Anti-social behaviour458.657.14%
Public order244.9371.43%
Other theft202.630.00%
Drugs202.19100.00%
Shoplifting172.1970.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.86-23.53%
Burglary121.42140.00%
Possession of weapons71.3116.67%
Vehicle crime70.77-12.50%
Theft from the person50.77150.00%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5922.23-3.28%
Anti-social behaviour426.4620.00%
Other theft204.605.26%
Criminal damage and arson172.19-5.56%
Public order141.86-44.00%
Drugs101.530.00%
Shoplifting101.10-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.10166.67%
Bicycle theft70.88-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.7720.00%
Burglary50.66-16.67%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6123.6519.61%
Anti-social behaviour356.6829.63%
Public order253.8325.00%
Other theft192.7411.76%
Criminal damage and arson182.0880.00%
Shoplifting171.97-59.52%
Drugs101.86-23.08%
Bicycle theft91.10800.00%
Burglary60.9920.00%
Possession of weapons50.6666.67%
Theft from the person40.55300.00%
Other crime30.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5121.79-21.54%
Shoplifting425.5920.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.60-18.18%
Public order202.9633.33%
Other theft172.19-10.53%
Drugs131.8685.71%
Criminal damage and arson101.42-28.57%
Burglary51.1066.67%
Other crime50.55150.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6522.454.84%
Shoplifting357.12250.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.8313.79%
Other theft193.6172.73%
Public order152.08-51.61%
Criminal damage and arson141.647.69%
Drugs71.53-56.25%
Vehicle crime40.77-42.86%
Burglary30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Other crime20.22-60.00%
Robbery20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6221.255.08%
Public order316.7972.22%
Anti-social behaviour293.3952.63%
Drugs163.1845.45%
Criminal damage and arson131.75-23.53%
Other theft111.42-8.33%
Shoplifting101.200.00%
Vehicle crime71.10-22.22%
Other crime50.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.55100.00%
Possession of weapons30.4450.00%
Burglary20.33-50.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5918.51-10.61%
Anti-social behaviour196.4611.76%
Public order182.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson171.97112.50%
Other theft121.86-33.33%
Drugs111.31-31.25%
Shoplifting101.20-41.18%
Vehicle crime91.10125.00%
Burglary40.99-20.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6620.151.54%
Other theft187.2380.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.97-45.16%
Shoplifting171.86-41.38%
Drugs161.8677.78%
Public order161.75-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson81.75-42.86%
Possession of weapons60.8850.00%
Burglary50.6666.67%
Other crime40.55-42.86%
Robbery40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime40.44-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6523.54-19.75%
Anti-social behaviour317.1229.17%
Shoplifting293.3961.11%
Public order213.18-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson142.30-30.00%
Bicycle theft121.53200.00%
Other theft101.31-58.33%
Drugs91.100.00%
Other crime70.9940.00%
Vehicle crime50.77-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.550.00%
Robbery30.4450.00%
Burglary30.33-50.00%
Theft from the person20.33-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8125.520.00%
Public order248.870.00%
Other theft242.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.630.00%
Shoplifting182.190.00%
Drugs91.970.00%
Vehicle crime90.990.00%
Burglary60.990.00%
Other crime50.660.00%
Possession of weapons40.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202424
July 202424
June 202414
May 202425
April 202420
March 202415
February 202431
January 202418
December 202316
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202479
July 202479
June 202459
May 202461
April 202451
March 202465
February 202462
January 202459
December 202366
November 202365
October 202381

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
July 202445
June 202442
May 202435
April 202427
March 202433
February 202429
January 202419
December 202317
November 202331
October 202324

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202413
June 202417
May 202418
April 202410
March 202414
February 202413
January 202417
December 20238
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202420
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 202416
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 202420
June 202420
May 202419
April 202417
March 202419
February 202411
January 202412
December 202318
November 202310
October 202324

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202429
July 202417
June 202410
May 202417
April 202442
March 202435
February 202410
January 202410
December 202317
November 202329
October 202318

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total69
    Shoplifting53
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    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. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. York Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Malthouse Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Hanover Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Morley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. North Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Marlborough Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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