BN2 9WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9WQ

BN2 9WQ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.47 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9WQ 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 9WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9WQ, encompassing approximately 8687 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)

BN2 9WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 77
  • Marshalls Row with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

BN2 9WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6929.4764.29%
Violence and sexual offences637.94-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour377.25-5.13%
Public order154.26-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson151.730.00%
Other theft111.73-42.11%
Vehicle crime91.27125.00%
Burglary71.04-63.16%
Bicycle theft70.810.00%
Robbery60.8150.00%
Possession of weapons50.69-28.57%
Theft from the person50.58150.00%
Drugs50.58-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9633.7212.94%
Shoplifting4211.05-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour394.83-20.41%
Public order274.490.00%
Other theft193.1111.76%
Burglary192.1990.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.1915.38%
Drugs101.73-44.44%
Bicycle theft71.15133.33%
Possession of weapons70.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-42.86%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Other crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8533.8430.77%
Shoplifting519.78142.86%
Anti-social behaviour495.8740.00%
Public order275.64125.00%
Drugs183.11100.00%
Other theft172.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.96-23.53%
Burglary101.5025.00%
Possession of weapons71.1540.00%
Vehicle crime70.810.00%
Robbery30.81200.00%
Bicycle theft30.35-40.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6523.71-14.47%
Anti-social behaviour357.48-18.60%
Shoplifting214.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.4213.33%
Other theft171.960.00%
Public order121.96-52.00%
Drugs91.3880.00%
Burglary81.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.9240.00%
Bicycle theft50.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.5825.00%
Theft from the person20.58-50.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7630.0458.33%
Anti-social behaviour438.7543.33%
Shoplifting424.95-22.22%
Public order254.8331.58%
Other theft172.886.25%
Criminal damage and arson151.9636.36%
Burglary121.73140.00%
Bicycle theft101.38233.33%
Drugs51.15-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Theft from the person40.58300.00%
Possession of weapons40.46100.00%
Other crime20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5424.1728.57%
Violence and sexual offences486.22-26.15%
Anti-social behaviour305.52-21.05%
Public order193.4518.75%
Other theft162.19-33.33%
Drugs111.84-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.27-45.00%
Other crime51.27150.00%
Vehicle crime50.58150.00%
Burglary50.5866.67%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6527.3916.07%
Shoplifting427.48250.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.8318.75%
Other theft244.37118.18%
Criminal damage and arson202.7642.86%
Public order162.30-52.94%
Drugs131.84-18.75%
Robbery41.50300.00%
Theft from the person40.46300.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-25.00%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-75.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5622.44-6.67%
Public order346.4588.89%
Anti-social behaviour323.9168.42%
Drugs163.6823.08%
Criminal damage and arson141.84-33.33%
Shoplifting121.61-14.29%
Other theft111.38-35.29%
Vehicle crime81.27-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.92100.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.12-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6021.64-10.45%
Criminal damage and arson216.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.42-13.64%
Public order182.19-5.26%
Other theft172.070.00%
Shoplifting141.96-33.33%
Drugs131.61-13.33%
Vehicle crime101.50100.00%
Robbery61.1520.00%
Burglary30.69-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.35-66.67%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.23-60.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6723.71-8.22%
Anti-social behaviour227.71-37.14%
Shoplifting212.53-48.78%
Public order192.42-9.52%
Other theft172.1930.77%
Drugs151.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.7320.00%
Burglary71.3875.00%
Bicycle theft60.81-50.00%
Robbery50.6966.67%
Possession of weapons50.5866.67%
Vehicle crime50.58-16.67%
Other crime40.58-55.56%
Theft from the person10.46-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7327.97-15.12%
Shoplifting418.4051.85%
Anti-social behaviour354.7240.00%
Public order214.03-8.70%
Other theft132.42-38.10%
Bicycle theft121.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.38-33.33%
Other crime91.15125.00%
Drugs91.0450.00%
Vehicle crime61.04-33.33%
Theft from the person40.6933.33%
Burglary40.46-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.46-25.00%
Robbery30.35200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8627.280.00%
Shoplifting279.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.110.00%
Public order232.880.00%
Other theft212.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.420.00%
Vehicle crime91.730.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Bicycle theft60.810.00%
Drugs60.690.00%
Possession of weapons40.690.00%
Other crime40.460.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202427
June 202412
May 202425
April 202419
March 202416
February 202434
January 202418
December 202319
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 404 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
July 202449
June 202435
May 202443
April 202430
March 202438
February 202432
January 202419
December 202322
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202442
July 202451
June 202421
May 202442
April 202454
March 202442
February 202412
January 202414
December 202321
November 202341
October 202327

A total of 840 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202496
July 202485
June 202465
May 202476
April 202448
March 202465
February 202456
January 202460
December 202367
November 202373
October 202386

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202417
June 202417
May 202417
April 202416
March 202424
February 202411
January 202417
December 202317
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202418
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 202413
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202413
June 202417
May 202415
April 202411
March 202420
February 202414
January 202421
December 202312
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total77
    Shoplifting56
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Marshalls Row
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Circus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Francis Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Queen'S Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Waterloo Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Gloucester Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Richmond Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashton Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Redcross Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Station Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ann Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oxford Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lewes Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Grove Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rose Hill Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. York Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. London Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Providence Place
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Malthouse Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Hanover Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Morley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Gloucester Passage
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. St George'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2