BN3 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 3LS

BN3 3LS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.09 per 1,000 population. This BN3 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 3LS, encompassing approximately 8941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (-5.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN3 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Haddington Street with total crimes: 6

BN3 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5614.09-5.08%
Anti-social behaviour216.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.35-50.00%
Other theft81.45-20.00%
Public order60.8920.00%
Vehicle crime60.67-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-55.56%
Burglary30.45-57.14%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Bicycle theft30.34-25.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5916.4451.28%
Violence and sexual offences266.6030.00%
Vehicle crime112.9137.50%
Other theft101.23233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.01-63.16%
Burglary70.78133.33%
Public order50.78-54.55%
Drugs40.56300.00%
Bicycle theft40.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3913.0821.88%
Violence and sexual offences204.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.2446.15%
Public order112.1210.00%
Vehicle crime81.23166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.89133.33%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other theft30.34-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3210.6288.24%
Violence and sexual offences253.58-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.8085.71%
Public order101.45400.00%
Other theft41.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Other crime20.34-60.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.7311.11%
Shoplifting173.3641.67%
Other theft81.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.89-36.36%
Other crime50.78150.00%
Burglary40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-33.33%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.3450.00%
Public order20.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.188.00%
Shoplifting123.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.3410.00%
Public order101.23100.00%
Other theft61.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-20.00%
Drugs40.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 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 offences257.8313.64%
Anti-social behaviour102.8025.00%
Other theft71.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.7850.00%
Drugs60.67500.00%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Public order50.5625.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.37-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour82.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime40.45300.00%
Public order40.45100.00%
Shoplifting40.45-55.56%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other theft30.34-40.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.499.52%
Shoplifting92.5780.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.0160.00%
Other theft50.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.34-57.14%
Public order20.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.05-12.50%
Bicycle theft72.3540.00%
Public order60.78-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.5625.00%
Shoplifting50.56-72.22%
Other crime40.56300.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Burglary20.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.510.00%
Shoplifting182.68-25.00%
Public order132.0162.50%
Burglary81.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.89-11.11%
Other theft70.8916.67%
Bicycle theft50.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.620.00%
Shoplifting242.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.680.00%
Public order81.010.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Vehicle crime50.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20247
June 202419
May 202413
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20242
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202459
June 202439
May 202432
April 202417
March 202412
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 202318
September 202324

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202426
June 202420
May 202425
April 202430
March 202427
February 202425
January 202422
December 202323
November 202321
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting23
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total34
    Shoplifting30
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Haddington Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Arthur Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Clarendon Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Goldstone Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hove (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Sheridan Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conway Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Westbourne Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Livingstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Ellen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brooker Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hove Park Villas
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Goldstone Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. A2023
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Frith Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Poynter Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shakespeare Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Coleridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Montgomery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wordsworth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Patrick'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Goldstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shirley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ethel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1