VENTNOR VILLAS, BN3 3DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 3DA

VENTNOR VILLAS, BN3 3DA, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This BN3 3DA 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 3DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 3DA, encompassing approximately 11075 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 3DA area, explore the BN3 3DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)

BN3 3DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Haddington Close with total crimes: 19
  • George Street with total crimes: 8

VENTNOR VILLAS, BN3 3DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3611.3816.13%
Violence and sexual offences233.25-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour212.0831.25%
Public order101.90-23.08%
Vehicle crime70.90-50.00%
Other theft70.63-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.63-50.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-85.71%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3113.0963.16%
Violence and sexual offences312.8040.91%
Anti-social behaviour162.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime141.4416.67%
Public order131.2685.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.1733.33%
Other theft81.08-11.11%
Burglary70.720.00%
Drugs40.63100.00%
Bicycle theft40.3633.33%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.17-18.52%
Shoplifting191.99-51.28%
Vehicle crime121.721100.00%
Other theft91.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.81200.00%
Public order70.81-22.22%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting399.9344.44%
Violence and sexual offences273.52-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.44-7.69%
Public order91.0850.00%
Other theft80.8160.00%
Bicycle theft40.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-57.14%
Burglary30.27-25.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime20.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.6537.93%
Shoplifting273.6192.86%
Anti-social behaviour132.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1775.00%
Vehicle crime70.63133.33%
Public order60.63-45.45%
Other theft50.54-50.00%
Other crime50.45150.00%
Burglary40.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.1238.10%
Shoplifting142.62180.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.260.00%
Public order111.1783.33%
Other theft100.99100.00%
Burglary50.900.00%
Drugs40.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.4123.53%
Anti-social behaviour131.9030.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.17-22.22%
Public order60.63-45.45%
Other theft50.5425.00%
Drugs50.45400.00%
Shoplifting50.45-58.33%
Other crime40.4533.33%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.59-50.00%
Shoplifting121.53-40.00%
Public order111.0883.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.9911.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.9080.00%
Other theft40.81-42.86%
Other crime30.36200.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.4017.24%
Shoplifting203.07-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour91.8180.00%
Other theft70.81-36.36%
Public order60.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-50.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-40.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.027.41%
Shoplifting222.62-48.84%
Other theft111.9937.50%
Public order100.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.90100.00%
Bicycle theft50.90-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.45-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.45-44.44%
Other crime40.45300.00%
Drugs40.36100.00%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4313.6326.47%
Violence and sexual offences273.883.85%
Public order252.44212.50%
Bicycle theft112.2683.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.99-30.77%
Other theft80.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.7214.29%
Burglary60.72500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Theft from the person30.2750.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3410.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.350.00%
Other theft101.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.900.00%
Public order80.720.00%
Vehicle crime70.720.00%
Bicycle theft60.630.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202416
June 202424
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 202325
September 20238

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202431
June 202422
May 202427
April 202440
March 202429
February 202421
January 202417
December 202334
November 202329
October 202327
September 202326

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20235
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 302 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202431
June 202419
May 202439
April 202427
March 202414
February 20245
January 202412
December 202320
November 202322
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 3DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total39
    Shoplifting27
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Haddington Close
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. George Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Haddington Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Albert Mews
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Clarendon Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Goldstone Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Miles Walk
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seafield Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Livingstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Ellen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ventnor Villas
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brooker Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Albany Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Fourth Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Oxford Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Goldstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Shirley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Ethel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Denmark Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Brooker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Vallance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Aubyns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Norton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Wilbury Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Eaton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1