WASHINGTON STREET, BN2 9SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9SR

WASHINGTON STREET, BN2 9SR, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9SR 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 9SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9SR, encompassing approximately 12349 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN2 9SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 6
  • Queen'S Place with total crimes: 6

WASHINGTON STREET, BN2 9SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.18-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour222.8310.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.780.00%
Public order60.89-45.45%
Other theft50.4966.67%
Burglary40.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.320.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Theft from the person30.2450.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Drugs20.16-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.2029.41%
Anti-social behaviour203.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.6237.50%
Public order110.890.00%
Burglary100.8966.67%
Drugs100.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Possession of weapons40.320.00%
Other theft30.32-70.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.08-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.7525.00%
Drugs122.02300.00%
Public order110.9710.00%
Other theft100.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.81-20.00%
Shoplifting60.65500.00%
Burglary60.49200.00%
Possession of weapons40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime30.3250.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.53-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour202.75-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.62-23.08%
Public order100.8142.86%
Other theft60.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Drugs30.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-66.67%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.662.94%
Anti-social behaviour222.8383.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.78116.67%
Other theft91.05125.00%
Public order70.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.57100.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Drugs30.24-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.24200.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Theft from the person20.16100.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.4821.43%
Anti-social behaviour122.75-29.41%
Drugs80.9760.00%
Public order70.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-53.85%
Other theft40.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-33.33%
Other crime20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.807.69%
Anti-social behaviour172.27-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson131.3844.44%
Public order51.05-72.22%
Drugs50.40-37.50%
Other theft40.40100.00%
Vehicle crime30.32-57.14%
Robbery30.24200.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.85-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour212.11110.00%
Public order181.7063.64%
Criminal damage and arson91.460.00%
Drugs80.730.00%
Vehicle crime70.6540.00%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.08-80.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.96-30.00%
Public order112.27175.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.8180.00%
Drugs80.73-20.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Robbery50.4925.00%
Vehicle crime50.4025.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour153.24-40.00%
Drugs101.2142.86%
Other theft60.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-16.67%
Burglary50.4066.67%
Vehicle crime40.4033.33%
Bicycle theft40.32-33.33%
Public order40.32-69.23%
Robbery40.32300.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.9112.90%
Anti-social behaviour252.8338.89%
Public order132.028.33%
Drugs71.05250.00%
Bicycle theft60.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.4933.33%
Other theft30.32-83.33%
Burglary30.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.24-62.50%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.510.00%
Other theft181.460.00%
Public order121.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.970.00%
Vehicle crime80.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Burglary20.160.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20246
March 202413
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202425
June 202420
May 202422
April 202412
March 202417
February 202421
January 202410
December 202315
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202318

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 202418
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202444
July 202434
June 202434
May 202435
April 202434
March 202428
February 202426
January 202428
December 202340
November 202335
October 202331

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202412
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 2. Francis Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Queen'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Waterloo Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Richmond Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Martin'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Oxford Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lewes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Grove Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Franklin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Brewer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Malthouse Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Hanover Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Martin'S Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Albion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sussex Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Finsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Park Crescent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Park Crescent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Newport Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Crescent Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Canterbury Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Tamplin Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rose Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hanover Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1