BN3 2PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 2PA

BN3 2PA, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This BN3 2PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN3 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN3 2PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 2PA, encompassing approximately 9577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 2PA area, explore the BN3 2PA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN3 2PA area, visit the BN3 2PA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

BN3 2PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Haddington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 6

BN3 2PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting229.6115.79%
Violence and sexual offences202.30-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour102.09-58.33%
Other theft81.04-55.56%
Burglary70.840.00%
Public order60.73-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.42-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.3150.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-25.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.21100.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.10-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.89-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour243.0326.32%
Shoplifting192.51111.11%
Other theft181.98100.00%
Public order131.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-27.27%
Bicycle theft70.8440.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-60.00%
Drugs40.42-50.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.26118.75%
Anti-social behaviour193.65-47.22%
Public order131.9885.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.3657.14%
Vehicle crime101.15-23.08%
Shoplifting91.04-35.71%
Other theft90.9412.50%
Drugs80.94300.00%
Bicycle theft50.8425.00%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.9063.64%
Violence and sexual offences163.766.67%
Shoplifting141.67-56.25%
Vehicle crime131.46225.00%
Other theft81.3660.00%
Public order70.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.7375.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Burglary20.21-33.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3210.65166.67%
Anti-social behaviour223.3483.33%
Violence and sexual offences152.30-48.28%
Public order81.570.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Bicycle theft50.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-66.67%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.92-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour123.030.00%
Shoplifting121.25-14.29%
Vehicle crime121.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.25100.00%
Public order80.840.00%
Other theft50.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Other crime30.3150.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.2394.12%
Shoplifting143.45250.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.4633.33%
Other theft101.25233.33%
Public order81.0433.33%
Burglary40.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-42.86%
Drugs30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Other crime20.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.47-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour91.77-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.94-12.50%
Public order60.73-60.00%
Other crime50.6366.67%
Drugs40.520.00%
Shoplifting40.42-63.64%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Other theft30.31-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.080.00%
Public order152.30114.29%
Shoplifting111.57-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.15120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1533.33%
Other theft50.840.00%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.83-4.35%
Shoplifting142.30-26.32%
Vehicle crime81.46100.00%
Public order70.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.63-16.67%
Other theft50.52-28.57%
Drugs30.520.00%
Burglary30.31-25.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.81-14.81%
Shoplifting192.40-36.67%
Public order91.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson90.9480.00%
Other theft70.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-55.56%
Burglary40.42100.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-66.67%
Drugs30.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3014.10114.29%
Violence and sexual offences273.1322.73%
Public order212.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.1936.36%
Vehicle crime91.57200.00%
Bicycle theft90.94-18.18%
Other theft70.9416.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-44.44%
Drugs40.5233.33%
Theft from the person30.4250.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.400.00%
Shoplifting142.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.460.00%
Bicycle theft111.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.150.00%
Public order70.940.00%
Other theft60.730.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202435
June 202416
May 202415
April 202429
March 202433
February 202417
January 202422
December 202322
November 202323
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 20249
June 202414
May 202432
April 202412
March 202414
February 20244
January 202411
December 202314
November 202319
October 202330
September 202314

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 202419
June 202436
May 202422
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 202321
September 20237

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 202413
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 2PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting14
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haddington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Third Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palmeira Square
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. George Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hove Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Haddington Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Seafield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Albert Mews
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Second Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. First Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. St John'S Place
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B2185
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. King'S Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Queen'S Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Grand Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wilbury Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Norton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Medina Villas
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Albany Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Adelaide Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Selborne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wilbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1