CIRCUS STREET, BN2 9QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9QF

CIRCUS STREET, BN2 9QF, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 485 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.02 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9QF 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 9QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9QF, encompassing approximately 6552 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (125) incidents (64.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (-0.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (2.67% increase)

BN2 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 102
  • New Road with total crimes: 56
  • North Street with total crimes: 54

CIRCUS STREET, BN2 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12574.0264.47%
Violence and sexual offences11819.08-0.84%
Anti-social behaviour7718.012.67%
Public order4611.75-19.30%
Criminal damage and arson277.0235.00%
Other theft254.12-39.02%
Drugs123.8220.00%
Bicycle theft111.8322.22%
Vehicle crime101.68-23.08%
Theft from the person91.53-30.77%
Robbery91.37125.00%
Burglary61.37-50.00%
Other crime50.92-58.33%
Possession of weapons50.76150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11970.660.85%
Shoplifting7618.1622.58%
Anti-social behaviour7511.60-12.79%
Public order5711.459.62%
Other theft418.7036.67%
Criminal damage and arson206.2611.11%
Vehicle crime133.0530.00%
Theft from the person131.9885.71%
Other crime121.98140.00%
Burglary121.8320.00%
Drugs101.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft91.5328.57%
Robbery41.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.61-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11867.918.26%
Anti-social behaviour8618.01-7.53%
Shoplifting6213.13113.79%
Public order529.4626.83%
Other theft307.943.45%
Drugs204.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.05-43.75%
Robbery122.7571.43%
Vehicle crime101.830.00%
Burglary101.5311.11%
Possession of weapons81.53-11.11%
Theft from the person71.22-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.07-53.33%
Other crime51.0766.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10962.572.83%
Anti-social behaviour9316.6427.40%
Public order4114.19-12.77%
Criminal damage and arson326.2628.00%
Shoplifting294.88-45.28%
Other theft294.43-21.62%
Drugs164.4323.08%
Bicycle theft152.4415.38%
Vehicle crime102.2911.11%
Burglary91.53-57.14%
Possession of weapons91.37200.00%
Theft from the person81.37-11.11%
Robbery71.2275.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10663.3417.78%
Anti-social behaviour7316.1832.73%
Shoplifting5311.14-13.11%
Public order478.0920.51%
Other theft377.1732.14%
Criminal damage and arson255.6556.25%
Burglary213.8275.00%
Drugs133.20-27.78%
Bicycle theft131.98225.00%
Theft from the person91.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.3780.00%
Robbery41.3733.33%
Possession of weapons30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.46-84.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9054.94-22.41%
Shoplifting6113.7464.86%
Anti-social behaviour559.311.85%
Public order398.39-13.33%
Other theft285.957.69%
Drugs184.27-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson162.75-30.43%
Other crime132.44550.00%
Theft from the person121.9833.33%
Burglary121.830.00%
Vehicle crime51.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Possession of weapons40.61-20.00%
Robbery30.61-62.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11656.4716.00%
Anti-social behaviour5417.7012.50%
Public order458.249.76%
Shoplifting376.8727.59%
Other theft265.6530.00%
Criminal damage and arson233.9721.05%
Drugs193.5111.76%
Burglary122.9050.00%
Vehicle crime101.8366.67%
Theft from the person91.53200.00%
Robbery81.37166.67%
Possession of weapons51.220.00%
Bicycle theft40.76-55.56%
Other crime20.61-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10048.07-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour4815.2611.63%
Public order417.33-8.89%
Shoplifting296.26-21.62%
Other theft204.43-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson193.05-32.14%
Drugs172.900.00%
Bicycle theft92.59200.00%
Burglary81.3714.29%
Other crime71.2240.00%
Vehicle crime61.07-64.71%
Possession of weapons50.920.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.46-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11253.267.69%
Public order4517.0932.35%
Anti-social behaviour436.87-8.51%
Shoplifting376.56-19.57%
Criminal damage and arson285.6516.67%
Other theft224.27-12.00%
Vehicle crime173.3670.00%
Drugs172.59-37.04%
Burglary72.59-12.50%
Theft from the person51.07-28.57%
Other crime50.76-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.7650.00%
Robbery30.46-57.14%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10454.489.47%
Anti-social behaviour4715.87-11.32%
Shoplifting467.17-19.30%
Public order347.02-17.07%
Drugs275.19237.50%
Other theft254.1219.05%
Criminal damage and arson243.82-4.00%
Possession of weapons103.66150.00%
Vehicle crime101.530.00%
Burglary81.5333.33%
Theft from the person71.22-30.00%
Robbery71.07133.33%
Other crime61.07-53.85%
Bicycle theft20.92-84.62%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9554.79-20.83%
Shoplifting5714.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour538.70-24.29%
Public order418.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson256.26-34.21%
Other theft213.82-48.78%
Other crime133.208.33%
Bicycle theft131.9862.50%
Vehicle crime101.98-37.50%
Theft from the person101.53100.00%
Drugs81.53-33.33%
Burglary61.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.92-50.00%
Robbery30.61-70.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12065.172.56%
Anti-social behaviour7018.3111.11%
Other theft4110.6841.38%
Public order416.26-18.00%
Criminal damage and arson386.26111.11%
Shoplifting385.80-9.52%
Vehicle crime165.8014.29%
Other crime122.44200.00%
Drugs121.8320.00%
Robbery101.83100.00%
Burglary81.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons81.2233.33%
Bicycle theft81.2214.29%
Theft from the person51.22-44.44%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11760.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour6317.860.00%
Public order509.610.00%
Shoplifting427.630.00%
Other theft296.410.00%
Burglary204.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.050.00%
Vehicle crime142.750.00%
Drugs102.140.00%
Theft from the person91.530.00%
Bicycle theft71.370.00%
Possession of weapons61.070.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Other crime40.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 579 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202457
July 202452
June 202441
May 202447
April 202439
March 202445
February 202441
January 202445
December 202334
November 202341
October 202341
September 202350

A total of 199 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202420
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 202419
February 202417
January 202417
December 202327
November 20238
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 374 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202441
July 202430
June 202429
May 202437
April 202428
March 202426
February 202420
January 202422
December 202325
November 202321
October 202341
September 202329

A total of 692 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 202476
July 202462
June 202429
May 202453
April 202461
March 202437
February 202429
January 202437
December 202346
November 202357
October 202338
September 202342

A total of 1424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024119
July 2024118
June 2024109
May 2024106
April 202490
March 2024116
February 2024100
January 2024112
December 2023104
November 202395
October 2023120
September 2023117

A total of 837 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202475
July 202486
June 202493
May 202473
April 202455
March 202454
February 202448
January 202443
December 202347
November 202353
October 202370
September 202363

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 313 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 202418
June 202432
May 202425
April 202416
March 202423
February 202419
January 202428
December 202324
November 202325
October 202338
September 202318

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 202421
April 202412
March 202412
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202320

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 202417
December 202310
November 202310
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202415
May 202413
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 202313
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total102
    Shoplifting81
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. New Road
    Total56
    Anti-social behaviour33
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. North Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Foundry Street
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Prince'S Place
    Total15
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Frederick Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bond Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pavilion Buildings
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Queen'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Waterloo Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. George Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 17. Thames Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 19. King Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 20. Jew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Richmond Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Jubilee Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Redcross Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grove Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St James'S Street Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 30. Grand Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1