COURTENAY GATE, BN3 2WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 2WJ

COURTENAY GATE, BN3 2WJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This BN3 2WJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN3 postcode area, which has experienced 620 crimes and a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN3 2WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 2WJ, encompassing approximately 5254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 2WJ area, explore the BN3 2WJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

BN3 2WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • St Aubyns South with total crimes: 8
  • Albert Mews with total crimes: 6

COURTENAY GATE, BN3 2WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.32-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour142.6675.00%
Other theft122.66140.00%
Bicycle theft72.28133.33%
Shoplifting71.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3350.00%
Public order41.14-33.33%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6690.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.62-50.00%
Public order61.5250.00%
Other theft51.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-62.50%
Shoplifting20.57-71.43%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.37-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences103.0411.11%
Vehicle crime81.90700.00%
Shoplifting71.52-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Other theft61.14500.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.18350.00%
Shoplifting183.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7150.00%
Burglary41.14100.00%
Public order40.76100.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0928.57%
Vehicle crime113.431000.00%
Shoplifting62.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-33.33%
Other theft30.76-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.33100.00%
Other theft72.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33100.00%
Public order61.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1466.67%
Shoplifting50.95400.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.57-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-57.14%
Public order30.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-70.00%
Burglary30.57-40.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.43100.00%
Public order91.90125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.71250.00%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Shoplifting40.95-55.56%
Other theft30.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.28157.14%
Shoplifting93.43-43.75%
Vehicle crime71.71250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3366.67%
Public order40.95-20.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.71-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences73.04-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33200.00%
Public order51.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-25.00%
Other theft30.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%
Drugs20.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.99110.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.90500.00%
Other theft51.1425.00%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Drugs40.7633.33%
Bicycle theft40.76-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour40.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-71.43%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.610.00%
Bicycle theft132.850.00%
Shoplifting102.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.900.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202419
June 202410
May 20249
April 202418
March 202414
February 20247
January 202418
December 202318
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 202416
May 202418
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 202418
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 202316
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Queen'S Gardens
    Total15
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. St Aubyns South
    Total8
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Albert Mews
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
  • 5. Medina Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Second Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seafield Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Third Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Hove Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albany Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Fourth Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 13. King'S Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sussex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grand Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Vallance Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Aubyns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Norton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. King'S Esplanade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1