BN3 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 3QJ

BN3 3QJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This BN3 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 3QJ, encompassing approximately 9559 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

BN3 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Haddington Street with total crimes: 6
  • George Street with total crimes: 5

BN3 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting338.1643.48%
Violence and sexual offences153.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.57-13.33%
Other theft61.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Public order20.21-60.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting238.58-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour152.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.57-62.96%
Vehicle crime61.05-45.45%
Other theft60.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-37.50%
Public order50.5266.67%
Burglary30.52-57.14%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-40.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.7268.75%
Shoplifting272.82237.50%
Vehicle crime112.8222.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.15-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.0533.33%
Burglary70.84250.00%
Other theft70.7375.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Public order30.31-72.73%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.26166.67%
Violence and sexual offences161.67-27.27%
Public order111.6710.00%
Vehicle crime91.15200.00%
Shoplifting80.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson60.84100.00%
Bicycle theft50.6366.67%
Other theft40.520.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences227.32-33.33%
Shoplifting142.30-12.50%
Public order101.4642.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.05-45.45%
Other theft40.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-25.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.10-75.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.7337.50%
Shoplifting163.45128.57%
Anti-social behaviour111.67-15.38%
Public order71.15-41.67%
Other theft70.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Bicycle theft40.42100.00%
Other crime40.4233.33%
Burglary30.420.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.894.35%
Anti-social behaviour132.510.00%
Public order121.36200.00%
Other theft71.26-12.50%
Shoplifting70.7375.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-25.00%
Drugs30.31-40.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.3227.78%
Anti-social behaviour132.4162.50%
Other theft81.3660.00%
Drugs50.84400.00%
Public order40.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-20.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.86-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.8814.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.8466.67%
Other theft50.52-16.67%
Public order50.52400.00%
Shoplifting40.52-60.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.2852.94%
Shoplifting102.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0540.00%
Other theft60.7320.00%
Bicycle theft40.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.960.00%
Bicycle theft61.780.00%
Other theft50.630.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.520.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Other crime40.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246
April 202411
March 202413
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202427
June 202416
May 202422
April 202433
March 202424
February 202423
January 202418
December 202326
November 202317

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202423
July 202427
June 20248
May 202414
April 202416
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haddington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. George Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sackville Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Livingstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Conway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Blatchington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Clarendon Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B2185
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shakespeare Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shirley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 14. Eaton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Oxford Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wilbury Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hartington Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goldstone Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Ethel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Belfast Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Brooker Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eaton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1