BN2 9WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9WG

BN2 9WG, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.13 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9WG 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 9WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9WG, encompassing approximately 10220 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (64) incidents (93.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

BN2 9WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 69
  • Marshalls Row with total crimes: 17
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7

BN2 9WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6421.1393.94%
Violence and sexual offences566.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.48-5.88%
Public order113.13-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson101.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft70.9875.00%
Burglary60.68-53.85%
Vehicle crime60.59100.00%
Other theft60.59-57.14%
Theft from the person50.59150.00%
Possession of weapons40.49-20.00%
Robbery40.390.00%
Drugs30.39-70.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8023.386.67%
Anti-social behaviour347.83-20.93%
Shoplifting333.33-23.26%
Public order213.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.0527.27%
Other theft141.377.69%
Burglary131.3762.50%
Drugs101.27-41.18%
Possession of weapons50.98-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.49100.00%
Robbery40.3933.33%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.20100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7524.2744.23%
Anti-social behaviour437.3438.71%
Shoplifting434.21207.14%
Public order214.2190.91%
Drugs172.05142.86%
Other theft131.6618.18%
Criminal damage and arson111.27-21.43%
Burglary81.080.00%
Possession of weapons60.78100.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Robbery30.29200.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-60.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.09-8.82%
Criminal damage and arson143.03-6.67%
Shoplifting141.37-50.00%
Public order111.37-42.11%
Other theft111.08-31.25%
Burglary81.080.00%
Drugs70.78133.33%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Vehicle crime50.4966.67%
Possession of weapons30.49-25.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.0662.50%
Anti-social behaviour346.3647.83%
Shoplifting283.33-34.88%
Public order192.7411.76%
Other theft161.8645.45%
Criminal damage and arson151.5750.00%
Burglary81.47166.67%
Bicycle theft50.7866.67%
Possession of weapons40.49100.00%
Drugs30.39-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.2950.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.20100.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4316.5413.16%
Violence and sexual offences404.21-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour233.91-17.86%
Public order172.25112.50%
Other theft111.66-31.25%
Drugs101.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson100.98-37.50%
Other crime40.98100.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.2950.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.6132.43%
Shoplifting384.79216.67%
Anti-social behaviour283.727.69%
Other theft162.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.5723.08%
Drugs91.57-30.77%
Public order80.88-65.22%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.48-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour263.6252.94%
Public order232.5427.78%
Criminal damage and arson132.25-18.75%
Drugs131.2718.18%
Shoplifting121.279.09%
Vehicle crime91.1750.00%
Other theft80.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Robbery10.20-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.17-13.56%
Public order184.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour171.76-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson161.6677.78%
Drugs111.57-26.67%
Shoplifting111.08-42.11%
Other theft101.08-16.67%
Robbery70.9875.00%
Vehicle crime60.68200.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.20100.00%
Burglary20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.20-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5917.033.51%
Anti-social behaviour215.77-30.00%
Shoplifting192.05-45.71%
Drugs151.8650.00%
Public order141.47-30.00%
Other theft121.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1712.50%
Burglary60.8850.00%
Possession of weapons50.5925.00%
Bicycle theft40.49-63.64%
Robbery40.39100.00%
Other crime30.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-60.00%
Theft from the person10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5720.06-6.56%
Shoplifting355.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour303.4230.43%
Public order202.945.26%
Bicycle theft111.96120.00%
Other theft101.08-50.00%
Drugs100.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.98-33.33%
Other crime60.78500.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.4933.33%
Burglary40.39-20.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6118.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.970.00%
Shoplifting212.250.00%
Other theft202.050.00%
Public order191.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.860.00%
Vehicle crime91.170.00%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%
Burglary50.490.00%
Drugs40.490.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202443
June 202431
May 202434
April 202423
March 202428
February 202426
January 202417
December 202321
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202480
July 202475
June 202452
May 202465
April 202440
March 202449
February 202437
January 202451
December 202359
November 202357
October 202361

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202421
June 202411
May 202419
April 202417
March 20248
February 202423
January 202418
December 202314
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202417
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202433
July 202443
June 202414
May 202428
April 202443
March 202438
February 202412
January 202411
December 202319
November 202335
October 202321

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202410
March 202416
February 202413
January 202416
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202413
June 202411
May 202416
April 202411
March 202416
February 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN2 9WG 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. Marshalls Row
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Francis Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Richmond Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Redcross Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ann Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Oxford Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lewes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Grove Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brewer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. York Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. London Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Providence Place
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. St George'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Trafalgar Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pelham Square
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Baker Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Albion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sussex Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1