MEDINA VILLAS, BN3 2RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 2RN

MEDINA VILLAS, BN3 2RN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This BN3 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 2RN, encompassing approximately 8237 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BN3 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 45
  • Haddington Street with total crimes: 6
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 6

MEDINA VILLAS, BN3 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4512.9918.42%
Violence and sexual offences165.46-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour151.94-16.67%
Public order81.82-20.00%
Burglary60.97500.00%
Other theft40.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-72.73%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Other crime20.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-66.67%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3816.1522.58%
Violence and sexual offences264.61-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour183.1638.46%
Bicycle theft112.19175.00%
Other theft101.3411.11%
Public order101.21-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-12.50%
Vehicle crime30.85-70.00%
Other crime30.36200.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.63133.33%
Shoplifting314.2563.16%
Public order183.76260.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.19-43.48%
Vehicle crime101.5811.11%
Other theft91.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.0914.29%
Bicycle theft40.97100.00%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.654.55%
Shoplifting192.79-51.28%
Violence and sexual offences152.31-21.05%
Vehicle crime91.82800.00%
Other theft81.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.970.00%
Public order50.85-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.61-60.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3913.8444.44%
Anti-social behaviour224.7369.23%
Violence and sexual offences192.67-48.65%
Other theft82.3160.00%
Public order70.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.8516.67%
Bicycle theft50.8566.67%
Burglary40.6133.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-92.31%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.2054.17%
Shoplifting274.4980.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.2830.00%
Vehicle crime131.58550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-25.00%
Public order60.73-33.33%
Other theft50.73-44.44%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Other crime30.3650.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5671.43%
Shoplifting152.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.8266.67%
Public order91.2150.00%
Other theft91.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.09100.00%
Bicycle theft30.97200.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.83-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-57.14%
Public order60.73-53.85%
Shoplifting60.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-50.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Burglary30.36-40.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.564.55%
Anti-social behaviour142.79133.33%
Public order131.7085.71%
Shoplifting121.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.4660.00%
Other theft50.9725.00%
Burglary50.61150.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.830.00%
Shoplifting212.67-4.55%
Public order72.55-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-37.50%
Other theft40.61-55.56%
Robbery30.490.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.900.00%
Shoplifting222.670.00%
Public order102.670.00%
Other theft91.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.090.00%
Bicycle theft60.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202435
June 202415
May 202419
April 202437
March 202424
February 202414
January 202423
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202438
July 202431
June 202419
May 202439
April 202427
March 202415
February 20246
January 202412
December 202321
November 202322

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202413
June 202423
May 202422
April 202413
March 202410
February 20246
January 202414
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202418
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 20249
May 20241
April 202413
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total45
    Shoplifting36
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. George Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Aubyns South
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. King'S Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Grand Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Norton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Belfast Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Miles Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Adelaide Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Wilbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1