BENTHAM ROAD, BN2 9XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN2 9XB

BENTHAM ROAD, BN2 9XB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This BN2 9XB 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 9XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN2 9XB, encompassing approximately 12244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

BN2 9XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glynde Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bernard Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stonehurst Court with total crimes: 5

BENTHAM ROAD, BN2 9XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.238.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.21166.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.65-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.57250.00%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Public order40.3333.33%
Other theft30.33-25.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.08-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.8278.57%
Anti-social behaviour102.04-23.08%
Drugs60.82200.00%
Other theft40.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-25.00%
Public order30.25-25.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Burglary20.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.4175.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.1462.50%
Burglary51.06150.00%
Other theft50.41150.00%
Public order40.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.33300.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.1060.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.65-46.67%
Public order80.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-42.86%
Drugs40.33300.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Burglary20.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.17-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson71.23133.33%
Vehicle crime70.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.570.00%
Public order50.41-28.57%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Burglary30.25200.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.0810.00%
Public order71.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.57-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-66.67%
Other theft20.25-50.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.25-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson91.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.74-50.00%
Public order40.49-20.00%
Drugs40.33300.00%
Other theft40.3333.33%
Vehicle crime30.33-57.14%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.72200.00%
Vehicle crime70.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-64.29%
Public order50.410.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.57-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson141.72100.00%
Public order51.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.330.00%
Other theft30.33200.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Robbery20.16100.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.74-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour81.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6575.00%
Drugs60.57200.00%
Public order50.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Other theft10.08-66.67%
Robbery10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.8040.91%
Anti-social behaviour102.53-28.57%
Public order70.8240.00%
Vehicle crime60.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.49100.00%
Other theft30.33-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.25200.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Burglary20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.800.00%
Other theft71.140.00%
Vehicle crime60.570.00%
Public order50.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202414
June 20248
May 202415
April 202422
March 202420
February 202421
January 202421
December 202323
November 202331
October 202322

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glynde Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bernard Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stonehurst Court
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Martin'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wellington Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Clayton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Franklin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Holland Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coronation Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Finsbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Freshfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Totland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Seville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whippingham Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hanover Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Coleman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Toronto Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queen'S Park Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Barn Field Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. St Luke'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Islingword Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Grant Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Howard Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Normanton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Hampden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bentham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1